vein in Portuguese
vein in Portuguese is veia, veio, nervura — vein means a blood vessel that carries blood from the body back toward the heart.
vein in Portuguese
veia
(anatomy) A blood vessel that transports blood from the capillaries back to the heart.
veio
(anatomy) A blood vessel that transports blood from the capillaries back to the heart.
nervura
veio
A stripe or streak of a different colour or composition in materials such as wood, cheese, marble or other rocks.
What does "vein" mean?
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noun A blood vessel that carries blood from the body back toward the heart.
"The nurse found a vein in his arm to draw blood."
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noun A thin streak of a different colour or texture running through a material, such as marble, wood, or cheese.
"The countertop had grey veins running through the white marble."
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noun A particular style, mood, or way of thinking that runs through something.
"The speech continued in a similar vein, praising teamwork throughout."
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vein in a sentence
- The nurse found a vein in his arm to draw blood.
- Veins look bluish through the skin because of how light reflects off them.
- The countertop had grey veins running through the white marble.
- You could see dark veins of ore running through the rock face.
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What is "vein" in Portuguese?
"vein" in Portuguese is veia, veio, nervura. vein means: A blood vessel that carries blood from the body back toward the heart.
How do you use "vein" in a sentence?
Example: "The nurse found a vein in his arm to draw blood." In Portuguese, "vein" is veia, veio, nervura.
Are there other ways to say "vein" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "vein": veia, veio, nervura.
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