strut in Portuguese
strut in Portuguese is esteio, escora, pavonear — strut means to walk in a proud, stiff, confident way, often with the head held high.
strut in Portuguese
esteio
(chiefly, construction) A beam or rod providing support.
escora
(chiefly, construction) A beam or rod providing support.
pavonear
(intransitive) Of a peacock or other fowl: to stand or walk stiffly, with the tail erect and spread out.
escorar
(transitive, chiefly, construction, also, figuratively) To brace or support (something) by a strut or struts; to hold (something) in place or strengthen by a diagonal, transverse, or upright support.
pavonear
(transitive, by extension) To walk across or on (a stage or other place) haughtily or proudly.
pavonear-se
(transitive, by extension) To walk across or on (a stage or other place) haughtily or proudly.
protuberar
(intransitive, obsolete) Often followed by out: to protuberate or stick out due to being full or swollen; to bulge, to swell.
What does "strut" mean?
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verb To walk in a proud, stiff, confident way, often with the head held high.
"The peacock strutted across the lawn, tail feathers spread."
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noun A supporting rod or beam that braces a structure.
"A metal strut held the shelf firmly against the wall."
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strut in a sentence
- The peacock strutted across the lawn, tail feathers spread.
- He strutted into the room like he owned the place.
- A metal strut held the shelf firmly against the wall.
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What is "strut" in Portuguese?
"strut" in Portuguese is esteio, escora, pavonear. strut means: To walk in a proud, stiff, confident way, often with the head held high.
How do you use "strut" in a sentence?
Example: "The peacock strutted across the lawn, tail feathers spread." In Portuguese, "strut" is esteio, escora, pavonear.
Are there other ways to say "strut" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 6 translations listed for "strut": esteio, escora, pavonear, escorar, pavonear-se, protuberar.
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