swell in Portuguese
swell in Portuguese is excelente, ótimo, swell — swell means to grow bigger, especially by filling with fluid or gas.
swell in Portuguese
excelente
(North America, dated, _, slang) Excellent.
ótimo
(North America, dated, _, slang) Excellent.
swell
A long series of ocean waves, generally produced by wind, and lasting after the wind has ceased.
inchar
What does "swell" mean?
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verb To grow bigger, especially by filling with fluid or gas.
"Her ankle began to swell after the fall."
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verb To grow gradually in force, loudness, or intensity.
"The music swelled as the orchestra reached the finale."
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noun A long, rolling ocean wave that continues after the wind that made it has died down.
"The boat rose and fell on the gentle swell."
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adj Excellent; very good (informal, dated-sounding).
""That's a swell idea," he said with a grin."
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swell in a sentence
- Her ankle began to swell after the fall.
- The dough will swell as the yeast works.
- The music swelled as the orchestra reached the finale.
- A murmur of excitement swelled through the crowd.
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What is "swell" in Portuguese?
"swell" in Portuguese is excelente, ótimo, swell. swell means: To grow bigger, especially by filling with fluid or gas.
How do you use "swell" in a sentence?
Example: "Her ankle began to swell after the fall." In Portuguese, "swell" is excelente, ótimo, swell.
Are there other ways to say "swell" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "swell": excelente, ótimo, swell, inchar.
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