shrug in Portuguese
shrug in Portuguese is dar de ombros, encolhida de ombros, encolher os ombros — shrug means to raise the shoulders briefly to show indifference, uncertainty, or a lack of concern.
shrug in Portuguese
dar de ombros
encolhida de ombros
dar de ombros
(ambitransitive) To raise (the shoulders) to express uncertainty, lack of concern, (formerly) dread, etc.
encolher os ombros
(ambitransitive) To raise (the shoulders) to express uncertainty, lack of concern, (formerly) dread, etc.
What does "shrug" mean?
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verb To raise the shoulders briefly to show indifference, uncertainty, or a lack of concern.
"He just shrugged when asked why he was late."
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noun The gesture of raising the shoulders to show indifference or uncertainty.
"She answered the question with a shrug."
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noun A short, cropped, cardigan-like garment.
"She wore a knitted shrug over her sleeveless dress."
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shrug in a sentence
- He just shrugged when asked why he was late.
- She answered the question with a shrug.
- She wore a knitted shrug over her sleeveless dress.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "shrug" in Portuguese?
"shrug" in Portuguese is dar de ombros, encolhida de ombros, encolher os ombros. shrug means: To raise the shoulders briefly to show indifference, uncertainty, or a lack of concern.
How do you use "shrug" in a sentence?
Example: "He just shrugged when asked why he was late." In Portuguese, "shrug" is dar de ombros, encolhida de ombros, encolher os ombros.
Are there other ways to say "shrug" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "shrug": dar de ombros, encolhida de ombros, encolher os ombros.
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