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shake in Portuguese

shake in Portuguese is batido, instante, instantinho — shake means to move something rapidly back and forth or up and down.

shake in Portuguese

batido
noun
A milkshake.
instante
noun
(informal) Instant, second. (Especially in two shakes.)
instantinho
noun
(informal) Instant, second. (Especially in two shakes.)
sacudir
verb
(transitive, ergative) To cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly.
agitar
verb
(transitive, ergative) To cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly.
sacudir
verb
(transitive) To move (one's head) from side to side, especially to indicate refusal, reluctance, or disapproval.
tremer
verb
(transitive) To move (one's head) from side to side, especially to indicate refusal, reluctance, or disapproval.
abanar
verb
(transitive) To move (one's head) from side to side, especially to indicate refusal, reluctance, or disapproval.
sacudir a cabeça
verb
(transitive) To move (one's head) from side to side, especially to indicate refusal, reluctance, or disapproval.
abalar
verb
(transitive) To disturb emotionally; to shock.
mexer com
verb
(transitive) To disturb emotionally; to shock.
apertar
verb
(intransitive, usually as "shake on") To shake hands.
cumprimentar-se
verb
(intransitive, usually as "shake on") To shake hands.
sacudir
verb
(transitive) To give a tremulous tone to; to trill.
agitar
verb
(transitive) To give a tremulous tone to; to trill.
[[abanar|abanar-se]]
verb
(transitive) To give a tremulous tone to; to trill.
evadir
verb
(transitive) To give a tremulous tone to; to trill.
evadir
verb
(intransitive, figurative) To be agitated; to lose firmness.

What does "shake" mean?

  1. verb To move something rapidly back and forth or up and down.
    "Shake the bottle well before opening."
  2. verb To move one's head from side to side, usually to say no or express disbelief.
    "She shook her head in disbelief at the news."
  3. verb To upset or emotionally disturb someone.
    "The accident really shook him up."
  4. verb To get rid of or escape from someone or something.
    "He finally managed to shake off his cold."

shake in a sentence

  • Shake the bottle well before opening.
  • The whole building shook during the earthquake.
  • She shook her head in disbelief at the news.
  • The accident really shook him up.

Similar words in Portuguese

Common Portuguese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "shake" in Portuguese?

"shake" in Portuguese is batido, instante, instantinho. shake means: To move something rapidly back and forth or up and down.

How do you use "shake" in a sentence?

Example: "Shake the bottle well before opening." In Portuguese, "shake" is batido, instante, instantinho.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 14 translations listed for "shake": batido, instante, instantinho, sacudir, agitar, tremer.

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