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white in Portuguese

white in Portuguese is branco, caucasiano, caucasoide — white means reflecting all wavelengths of visible light equally; having the colour of snow or milk.

white in Portuguese

branco
adj
branco
adj
(sometimes capitalized) Of or relating to Europeans or those of European descent, regardless if their skin has cool or warm undertones.
caucasiano
adj
(sometimes capitalized) Of or relating to Europeans or those of European descent, regardless if their skin has cool or warm undertones.
caucasoide
adj
(sometimes capitalized) Of or relating to Europeans or those of European descent, regardless if their skin has cool or warm undertones.
branco
noun
The color of snow or milk; the color of light containing equal amounts of all visible wavelengths.
branco
noun
A person of European descent with light-colored skin.
caucasiano
noun
A person of European descent with light-colored skin.
caucasoide
noun
A person of European descent with light-colored skin.
branca
noun
(sports, billiards, snooker, pool) The cue ball in cue games.
noun
branco do olho
noun
(archery) The central part of the butt, which was formerly painted white; the centre of a mark at which a missile is shot.
esclerótica
noun
(archery) The central part of the butt, which was formerly painted white; the centre of a mark at which a missile is shot.
noun
(archery) The central part of the butt, which was formerly painted white; the centre of a mark at which a missile is shot.

What does "white" mean?

  1. adj Reflecting all wavelengths of visible light equally; having the colour of snow or milk.
    "She painted the fence white to match the house."
  2. adj Pale, as from shock, fear, or illness.
    "He went white when he heard the news."
  3. noun A member of a light-skinned population, especially one of European descent.
    "The census asks people to identify as white, Black, Asian, or another category."
  4. verb To make something white; to whiten or bleach.
    "The walls had been whited over with fresh paint."
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white in a sentence

  • She painted the fence white to match the house.
  • Clouds drifted across a pale white sky.
  • He went white when he heard the news.
  • Her face turned white at the sight of blood.

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What is "white" in Portuguese?

"white" in Portuguese is branco, caucasiano, caucasoide. white means: Reflecting all wavelengths of visible light equally; having the colour of snow or milk.

How do you use "white" in a sentence?

Example: "She painted the fence white to match the house." In Portuguese, "white" is branco, caucasiano, caucasoide.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 7 translations listed for "white": branco, caucasiano, caucasoide, branca, pó, branco do olho.

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