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spur in Portuguese

spur in Portuguese is espora, conexão, prolongamento — spur means a spiked device worn on a rider's boot heel to urge a horse forward.

spur in Portuguese

espora
noun
conexão
noun
Any protruding part connected at one end, for instance a highway that extends from another highway into a city.
prolongamento
noun
Any protruding part connected at one end, for instance a highway that extends from another highway into a city.
esporar
verb
(transitive) To prod (especially a horse) on the side or flank, with the intent to urge motion or haste, to gig.
estimular
verb
(transitive) To urge or encourage to action, or to a more vigorous pursuit of an object
instigar
verb
(transitive) To urge or encourage to action, or to a more vigorous pursuit of an object
provocar
verb
(transitive) To urge or encourage to action, or to a more vigorous pursuit of an object

What does "spur" mean?

  1. noun A spiked device worn on a rider's boot heel to urge a horse forward.
    "The cowboy pressed his spurs gently into the horse's sides."
  2. noun Something that motivates or drives someone to act.
    "Fear of failure was the spur that pushed her to work harder."
  3. noun A ridge or side branch jutting out from something larger, such as a mountain range or road.
    "A narrow spur road connects the village to the main highway."
  4. verb To urge someone or something into action.
    "The coach's speech spurred the team on to a second-half comeback."
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spur in a sentence

  • The cowboy pressed his spurs gently into the horse's sides.
  • Fear of failure was the spur that pushed her to work harder.
  • Competition can be a powerful spur to innovation.
  • A narrow spur road connects the village to the main highway.

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What is "spur" in Portuguese?

"spur" in Portuguese is espora, conexão, prolongamento. spur means: A spiked device worn on a rider's boot heel to urge a horse forward.

How do you use "spur" in a sentence?

Example: "The cowboy pressed his spurs gently into the horse's sides." In Portuguese, "spur" is espora, conexão, prolongamento.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 7 translations listed for "spur": espora, conexão, prolongamento, esporar, estimular, instigar.

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