shark in Portuguese
shark in Portuguese is tubarão, cação, escalho — shark means a large predatory fish with a skeleton made of cartilage rather than bone, known for its rows of sharp teeth.
shark in Portuguese
tubarão
cação
escalho
escalo
What does "shark" mean?
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noun A large predatory fish with a skeleton made of cartilage rather than bone, known for its rows of sharp teeth.
"A great white shark was spotted just off the coast."
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noun A person who ruthlessly exploits or cheats others, especially in business or money matters.
"The company was accused of acting like a loan shark, charging desperate borrowers extreme interest."
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noun Someone who is extremely skilled at a competitive game, especially one who hides that skill to win money (e.g. a pool shark).
"Turned out the "beginner" was a pool shark who'd hustled half the bar."
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verb To swindle or cheat someone out of money.
"He was sharked out of his savings by a fake investment scheme."
shark in a sentence
- A great white shark was spotted just off the coast.
- Sharks have existed for hundreds of millions of years.
- The company was accused of acting like a loan shark, charging desperate borrowers extreme interest.
- He's a shark in negotiations — never give him an opening.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "shark" in Portuguese?
"shark" in Portuguese is tubarão, cação, escalho. shark means: A large predatory fish with a skeleton made of cartilage rather than bone, known for its rows of sharp teeth.
How do you use "shark" in a sentence?
Example: "A great white shark was spotted just off the coast." In Portuguese, "shark" is tubarão, cação, escalho.
Are there other ways to say "shark" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "shark": tubarão, cação, escalho, escalo.
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