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riposte in Portuguese

riposte in Portuguese is resposta, retorquir — riposte means a thrust given in return after parrying an attack.

riposte in Portuguese

resposta
noun
(fencing) A thrust given in return after parrying an attack.
retorquir
verb
To respond quickly; particularly if the response is humorous.

What does "riposte" mean?

  1. noun A thrust given in return after parrying an attack.
  2. noun A counter-attack in any combat or any sport.
  3. noun A quick and usually witty response to a taunt.
  4. noun An answer or reply, rapidly uttered, in response to a question or problem.
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What is "riposte" in Portuguese?

"riposte" in Portuguese is resposta, retorquir. riposte means: A thrust given in return after parrying an attack.

Are there other ways to say "riposte" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "riposte": resposta, retorquir.

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