sheer in Portuguese
sheer in Portuguese is fino, direto — sheer means thin enough to see through.
sheer in Portuguese
fino
(textiles) Very thin or transparent.
direto
Very steep; almost vertical or perpendicular.
What does "sheer" mean?
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adjective Thin enough to see through.
"She wore a sheer scarf over her shoulders."
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adjective Complete or absolute, used for emphasis.
"It was sheer luck that we found a parking space."
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adjective Very steep, almost straight up and down.
"The climbers faced a sheer rock face for the final stretch."
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sheer in a sentence
- She wore a sheer scarf over her shoulders.
- It was sheer luck that we found a parking space.
- The view from the summit was sheer beauty.
- The climbers faced a sheer rock face for the final stretch.
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What is "sheer" in Portuguese?
"sheer" in Portuguese is fino, direto. sheer means: Thin enough to see through.
How do you use "sheer" in a sentence?
Example: "She wore a sheer scarf over her shoulders." In Portuguese, "sheer" is fino, direto.
Are there other ways to say "sheer" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "sheer": fino, direto.
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