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spinster in Portuguese

spinster in Portuguese is solteirona, solteira, encalhada — spinster means an older, unmarried woman, especially one past the age when marriage was traditionally expected.

spinster in Portuguese

solteirona
noun
(sometimes, derogatory) A woman who has never been married, especially one past the typical marrying age according to social traditions.
solteira
noun
(sometimes, derogatory) A woman who has never been married, especially one past the typical marrying age according to social traditions.
encalhada
noun
(sometimes, derogatory) A woman who has never been married, especially one past the typical marrying age according to social traditions.
fiadeira
noun
(obsolete) Someone whose occupation was spinning thread.
fiadeiro
noun
(obsolete) Someone whose occupation was spinning thread.

What does "spinster" mean?

  1. noun An older, unmarried woman, especially one past the age when marriage was traditionally expected.
    "In the novel, she is mocked by relatives for remaining a spinster at thirty."

spinster in a sentence

  • In the novel, she is mocked by relatives for remaining a spinster at thirty.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "spinster" in Portuguese?

"spinster" in Portuguese is solteirona, solteira, encalhada. spinster means: An older, unmarried woman, especially one past the age when marriage was traditionally expected.

How do you use "spinster" in a sentence?

Example: "In the novel, she is mocked by relatives for remaining a spinster at thirty." In Portuguese, "spinster" is solteirona, solteira, encalhada.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 5 translations listed for "spinster": solteirona, solteira, encalhada, fiadeira, fiadeiro.

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