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sinister in Portuguese

sinister in Portuguese is sinistro, esquerdo, sestro — sinister means suggesting evil intent or hidden danger.

sinister in Portuguese

sinistro
adj
esquerdo
adj
(heraldry) On the left side of a shield from the wearer's standpoint, and the right side to the viewer.
sestro
adj
(heraldry) On the left side of a shield from the wearer's standpoint, and the right side to the viewer.
sinistro
adj
(heraldry) On the left side of a shield from the wearer's standpoint, and the right side to the viewer.

What does "sinister" mean?

  1. adj Suggesting evil intent or hidden danger.
    "There was something sinister about the way he smiled."
  2. adj (heraldry) Relating to the left-hand side of a shield, as seen from behind it.
    "The crest features a lion on the sinister side of the shield."
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sinister in a sentence

  • There was something sinister about the way he smiled.
  • A sinister figure lurked at the edge of the woods.
  • The crest features a lion on the sinister side of the shield.

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What is "sinister" in Portuguese?

"sinister" in Portuguese is sinistro, esquerdo, sestro. sinister means: Suggesting evil intent or hidden danger.

How do you use "sinister" in a sentence?

Example: "There was something sinister about the way he smiled." In Portuguese, "sinister" is sinistro, esquerdo, sestro.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "sinister": sinistro, esquerdo, sestro.

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