sandman in Portuguese
sandman in Portuguese is João Pestana, joão-pestana — sandman means a folklore character who sprinkles magic sand in children's eyes to bring sleep and dreams.
sandman in Portuguese
João Pestana
(folklore) A figure that brings sleep and dreams by sprinkling magical sand into people's eyes. [from early 19th c.]
joão-pestana
(folklore) A figure that brings sleep and dreams by sprinkling magical sand into people's eyes. [from early 19th c.]
What does "sandman" mean?
-
noun A folklore character who sprinkles magic sand in children's eyes to bring sleep and dreams.
"Time for bed — the sandman is on his way."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Portuguese.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Portuguese meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Portuguese
sandman in a sentence
- Time for bed — the sandman is on his way.
- She told her little brother the sandman would visit if he closed his eyes.
Common Portuguese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "sandman" in Portuguese?
"sandman" in Portuguese is João Pestana, joão-pestana. sandman means: A folklore character who sprinkles magic sand in children's eyes to bring sleep and dreams.
How do you use "sandman" in a sentence?
Example: "Time for bed — the sandman is on his way." In Portuguese, "sandman" is João Pestana, joão-pestana.
Are there other ways to say "sandman" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "sandman": João Pestana, joão-pestana.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
