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amplexo — meaning in English

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English meaning

clip noun A device used to fasten or hold things together.

Senses

amplexo is used for these senses in English:

amplexus (zoology) A form of pseudocopulation, found chiefly in amphibians and horseshoe crabs, in which a male grasps a female with his front legs as part of the mating process.
clip (obsolete) An embrace.

clip — full definition

noun A device used to fasten or hold things together.
verb To fasten something with a clip.
verb To cut something short, especially with scissors or shears.
noun A short extract taken from a longer video, film, or broadcast.
verb To hit or strike something briefly in passing.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Portuguese words

clipe clips corte excerto fragmento recorte trecho abraço pente agarrar cortar recortar