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grilhões — meaning in English

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English meaning

fetter noun A chain or similar restraint used to bind a person or animal, usually by the legs.

Senses

grilhões is used for these senses in English:

fetter A chain or similar object used to bind a person or animal – often by its legs (usually in plural).
fetter (figurative) Anything that restricts or restrains.

fetter — full definition

noun A chain or similar restraint used to bind a person or animal, usually by the legs.
verb To restrain or hamper someone or something.

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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

ferros grilhetas peia acorrentar encadear prender agrilhoar