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venom in Portuguese

venom in Portuguese is veneno, peçonha — venom means a poisonous substance produced by an animal, such as a snake or scorpion, and delivered through a bite or sting to attack prey or defend itself.

venom in Portuguese

veneno
noun
An animal toxin intended for defensive or offensive use; a biological poison delivered by bite, sting, etc., to protect an animal or to kill its prey.
peçonha
noun
An animal toxin intended for defensive or offensive use; a biological poison delivered by bite, sting, etc., to protect an animal or to kill its prey.
veneno
noun
(figuratively) Feeling or speech marked by spite or malice; vitriol.

What does "venom" mean?

  1. noun A poisonous substance produced by an animal, such as a snake or scorpion, and delivered through a bite or sting to attack prey or defend itself.
    "The snake's venom can cause paralysis within minutes."
  2. noun Speech or feeling full of spite and bitterness.
    "She spat the words out with real venom."
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venom in a sentence

  • The snake's venom can cause paralysis within minutes.
  • She spat the words out with real venom.

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What is "venom" in Portuguese?

"venom" in Portuguese is veneno, peçonha. venom means: A poisonous substance produced by an animal, such as a snake or scorpion, and delivered through a bite or sting to attack prey or defend itself.

How do you use "venom" in a sentence?

Example: "The snake's venom can cause paralysis within minutes." In Portuguese, "venom" is veneno, peçonha.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "venom": veneno, peçonha.

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