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whine in Portuguese

whine in Portuguese is ganido, ganir, lamuriar — whine means to complain in an annoying, high-pitched or self-pitying way.

whine in Portuguese

ganido
noun
A long-drawn, high-pitched complaining cry or sound.
ganir
verb
(intransitive) To make a sound resembling such a cry.
ganir
verb
(intransitive) To complain or protest with a whine (compare whinge) or as if with a whine.
lamuriar
verb
(intransitive) To complain or protest with a whine (compare whinge) or as if with a whine.

What does "whine" mean?

  1. verb To complain in an annoying, high-pitched or self-pitying way.
    "The kids started whining about being bored halfway through the trip."
  2. noun A long, high-pitched complaining sound or tone of voice.
    "The engine let out a high-pitched whine before it finally stalled."

whine in a sentence

  • The kids started whining about being bored halfway through the trip.
  • Stop whining and just get on with the work.
  • The engine let out a high-pitched whine before it finally stalled.

Common Portuguese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "whine" in Portuguese?

"whine" in Portuguese is ganido, ganir, lamuriar. whine means: To complain in an annoying, high-pitched or self-pitying way.

How do you use "whine" in a sentence?

Example: "The kids started whining about being bored halfway through the trip." In Portuguese, "whine" is ganido, ganir, lamuriar.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "whine": ganido, ganir, lamuriar.

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