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sprawl in Portuguese

sprawl in Portuguese is esparramar-se, espalhar — sprawl means to sit or lie with the arms and legs spread out carelessly.

sprawl in Portuguese

esparramar-se
verb
espalhar
verb
To spread out in a disorderly fashion; to straggle.

What does "sprawl" mean?

  1. verb To sit or lie with the arms and legs spread out carelessly.
    "He sprawled across the sofa after the long shift."
  2. noun Unplanned, spread-out growth of buildings, especially on the outskirts of a city.
    "The report warned about urban sprawl eating into farmland."

sprawl in a sentence

  • He sprawled across the sofa after the long shift.
  • The cat sprawled out in a patch of sun.
  • The report warned about urban sprawl eating into farmland.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sprawl" in Portuguese?

"sprawl" in Portuguese is esparramar-se, espalhar. sprawl means: To sit or lie with the arms and legs spread out carelessly.

How do you use "sprawl" in a sentence?

Example: "He sprawled across the sofa after the long shift." In Portuguese, "sprawl" is esparramar-se, espalhar.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "sprawl": esparramar-se, espalhar.

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