Sphinx in Portuguese
Sphinx in Portuguese is Esfinge, esfinge — Sphinx means a mythical creature with a human head and a lion's body, most famously the giant statue near Egypt's Great Pyramids.
Sphinx in Portuguese
Esfinge
esfinge
What does "Sphinx" mean?
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noun A mythical creature with a human head and a lion's body, most famously the giant statue near Egypt's Great Pyramids.
"Tourists lined up for hours to photograph the Sphinx at Giza."
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noun Someone hard to read — a person who keeps their thoughts, feelings, or plans hidden.
"The CEO remained a sphinx throughout the negotiations, giving nothing away."
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Sphinx in a sentence
- Tourists lined up for hours to photograph the Sphinx at Giza.
- The riddle of the Sphinx is one of the most famous puzzles in Greek mythology.
- The CEO remained a sphinx throughout the negotiations, giving nothing away.
- Her sphinx-like expression made it impossible to guess what she was thinking.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "Sphinx" in Portuguese?
"Sphinx" in Portuguese is Esfinge, esfinge. Sphinx means: A mythical creature with a human head and a lion's body, most famously the giant statue near Egypt's Great Pyramids.
How do you use "Sphinx" in a sentence?
Example: "Tourists lined up for hours to photograph the Sphinx at Giza." In Portuguese, "Sphinx" is Esfinge, esfinge.
Are there other ways to say "Sphinx" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "Sphinx": Esfinge, esfinge.
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