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sulk in Portuguese

sulk in Portuguese is amuo, amuar, estar [[mal-humorado]] — sulk means to show displeasure by going quiet and withdrawn rather than speaking about it.

sulk in Portuguese

amuo
noun
A state of sulking.
amuar
verb
(intransitive) To express ill humor or offence by remaining sullenly silent or withdrawn.
estar [[mal-humorado]]
verb
(intransitive) To express ill humor or offence by remaining sullenly silent or withdrawn.
estar de mau humor
verb
(intransitive) To express ill humor or offence by remaining sullenly silent or withdrawn.
ficar emburrado
verb
(intransitive) To express ill humor or offence by remaining sullenly silent or withdrawn.
prender o burro
verb
(intransitive) To express ill humor or offence by remaining sullenly silent or withdrawn.

What does "sulk" mean?

  1. verb To show displeasure by going quiet and withdrawn rather than speaking about it.
    "He sulked in his room after losing the argument."
  2. noun A mood or spell of sulking.
    "She's in one of her sulks again."

sulk in a sentence

  • He sulked in his room after losing the argument.
  • Don't sulk just because you didn't get your way.
  • She's in one of her sulks again.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sulk" in Portuguese?

"sulk" in Portuguese is amuo, amuar, estar [[mal-humorado]]. sulk means: To show displeasure by going quiet and withdrawn rather than speaking about it.

How do you use "sulk" in a sentence?

Example: "He sulked in his room after losing the argument." In Portuguese, "sulk" is amuo, amuar, estar [[mal-humorado]].

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

Yes — Portuguese has 6 translations listed for "sulk": amuo, amuar, estar [[mal-humorado]], estar de mau humor, ficar emburrado, prender o burro.

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