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squint in Portuguese

squint in Portuguese is estrabismo, vesguice, olhar de soslaio — squint means to look with eyes partly closed, often because of bright light or to focus better.

squint in Portuguese

estrabismo
noun
The look of eyes which are turned in different directions, as in strabismus.
vesguice
noun
The look of eyes which are turned in different directions, as in strabismus.
olhar de soslaio
noun
A quick or sideways glance.
semicerrar os olhos
verb
(intransitive) To look with the eyes partly closed, as in bright sunlight, or as a threatening expression.
olhar de soslaio
verb
(intransitive) To look or glance sideways.
vesguear
verb
(intransitive) To look with, or have eyes that are turned in different directions; to suffer from strabismus.

What does "squint" mean?

  1. verb To look with eyes partly closed, often because of bright light or to focus better.
    "He squinted at the sun as he searched for the plane."
  2. verb To have eyes that point in different directions; to suffer from a vision condition called strabismus.
    "Their toddler squints slightly in one eye."
  3. noun An expression made by narrowing the eyes.
    "She gave the document a suspicious squint."

squint in a sentence

  • He squinted at the sun as he searched for the plane.
  • She squinted at the tiny print on the label.
  • Their toddler squints slightly in one eye.
  • She gave the document a suspicious squint.

Common Portuguese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "squint" in Portuguese?

"squint" in Portuguese is estrabismo, vesguice, olhar de soslaio. squint means: To look with eyes partly closed, often because of bright light or to focus better.

How do you use "squint" in a sentence?

Example: "He squinted at the sun as he searched for the plane." In Portuguese, "squint" is estrabismo, vesguice, olhar de soslaio.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 5 translations listed for "squint": estrabismo, vesguice, olhar de soslaio, semicerrar os olhos, vesguear.

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