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waxy in Portuguese

waxy in Portuguese is ceroso, céreo — waxy means resembling wax in texture, appearance, or feel.

waxy in Portuguese

ceroso
adj
Resembling wax in texture or appearance.
céreo
adj
Resembling wax in texture or appearance.

What does "waxy" mean?

  1. adj Resembling wax in texture, appearance, or feel.
    "The apple's skin felt waxy and smooth."
  2. adj Of food, having a firm, low-starch texture that holds its shape when cooked.
    "Waxy potatoes are best for salads since they don't fall apart."
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waxy in a sentence

  • The apple's skin felt waxy and smooth.
  • Waxy potatoes are best for salads since they don't fall apart.

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What is "waxy" in Portuguese?

"waxy" in Portuguese is ceroso, céreo. waxy means: Resembling wax in texture, appearance, or feel.

How do you use "waxy" in a sentence?

Example: "The apple's skin felt waxy and smooth." In Portuguese, "waxy" is ceroso, céreo.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "waxy": ceroso, céreo.

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