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veil in Portuguese

veil in Portuguese is véu, velar — veil means a piece of thin fabric worn to cover the face or head, often for religious, cultural, or ceremonial reasons.

veil in Portuguese

véu
noun
velar
verb

What does "veil" mean?

  1. noun A piece of thin fabric worn to cover the face or head, often for religious, cultural, or ceremonial reasons.
    "The bride lifted her veil before the first kiss."
  2. noun Something that hides or obscures the truth, like a disguise or cover.
    "The scandal was hidden behind a veil of secrecy for years."
  3. verb To cover with, or as if with, a veil.
    "Fog veiled the mountains from view."
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veil in a sentence

  • The bride lifted her veil before the first kiss.
  • Some women wear a veil as part of their religious dress.
  • The scandal was hidden behind a veil of secrecy for years.
  • Fog veiled the mountains from view.

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What is "veil" in Portuguese?

"veil" in Portuguese is véu, velar. veil means: A piece of thin fabric worn to cover the face or head, often for religious, cultural, or ceremonial reasons.

How do you use "veil" in a sentence?

Example: "The bride lifted her veil before the first kiss." In Portuguese, "veil" is véu, velar.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "veil": véu, velar.

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