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tenuous in Portuguese

tenuous in Portuguese is tênue, ténue — tenuous means weak, flimsy, or barely holding together; lacking a solid basis.

tenuous in Portuguese

tênue
adj
Thin in substance or consistency.
ténue
adj
Thin in substance or consistency.

What does "tenuous" mean?

  1. adjective Weak, flimsy, or barely holding together; lacking a solid basis.
    "The prosecution's case rested on tenuous evidence at best."

tenuous in a sentence

  • The prosecution's case rested on tenuous evidence at best.
  • Their friendship had become tenuous after years of drifting apart.

Common Portuguese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "tenuous" in Portuguese?

"tenuous" in Portuguese is tênue, ténue. tenuous means: Weak, flimsy, or barely holding together; lacking a solid basis.

How do you use "tenuous" in a sentence?

Example: "The prosecution's case rested on tenuous evidence at best." In Portuguese, "tenuous" is tênue, ténue.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "tenuous": tênue, ténue.

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