stinger in Portuguese
stinger in Portuguese is aguilhão, ferrão, insulto — stinger means the pointed body part an insect or animal uses to sting.
stinger in Portuguese
aguilhão
A pointed portion of an insect or arachnid used for attack.
ferrão
A pointed portion of an insect or arachnid used for attack.
insulto
Anything, such as an insult, that stings mentally or psychologically.
provocação
Anything, such as an insult, that stings mentally or psychologically.
What does "stinger" mean?
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noun The pointed body part an insect or animal uses to sting.
"A wasp's stinger can be used more than once, unlike a honeybee's."
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noun A cocktail made with brandy and crème de menthe.
"He ordered a stinger to finish off the evening."
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noun A remark or comment that stings emotionally.
"Her review contained one particularly cruel stinger about the director."
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stinger in a sentence
- A wasp's stinger can be used more than once, unlike a honeybee's.
- He ordered a stinger to finish off the evening.
- Her review contained one particularly cruel stinger about the director.
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What is "stinger" in Portuguese?
"stinger" in Portuguese is aguilhão, ferrão, insulto. stinger means: The pointed body part an insect or animal uses to sting.
How do you use "stinger" in a sentence?
Example: "A wasp's stinger can be used more than once, unlike a honeybee's." In Portuguese, "stinger" is aguilhão, ferrão, insulto.
Are there other ways to say "stinger" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "stinger": aguilhão, ferrão, insulto, provocação.
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