verge in Portuguese
verge in Portuguese is beira, beirada, orla — verge means the point right before something happens; the brink or edge.
verge in Portuguese
beira
(figuratively) An extreme limit beyond which something specific will happen.
beira
An edge or border.
beirada
An edge or border.
orla
(UK, Western Australia, New Zealand) The grassy area between the footpath and the street; a tree lawn; a grassed strip running alongside either side of an outback road.
beirar
(intransitive) To be or come very close; to border; to approach.
What does "verge" mean?
-
noun The point right before something happens; the brink or edge.
"The company was on the verge of bankruptcy before the buyout."
-
noun An edge or border, such as a grass strip beside a road.
"He pulled the car onto the grass verge to let traffic pass."
-
verb To come close to or border on something.
"Her excitement verged on obsession."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Portuguese.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Portuguese meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Portuguese
verge in a sentence
- The company was on the verge of bankruptcy before the buyout.
- She was on the verge of tears during the speech.
- He pulled the car onto the grass verge to let traffic pass.
- Wild flowers grew along the verge beside the quiet country lane.
Similar words in Portuguese
Common Portuguese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "verge" in Portuguese?
"verge" in Portuguese is beira, beirada, orla. verge means: The point right before something happens; the brink or edge.
How do you use "verge" in a sentence?
Example: "The company was on the verge of bankruptcy before the buyout." In Portuguese, "verge" is beira, beirada, orla.
Are there other ways to say "verge" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "verge": beira, beirada, orla, beirar.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
