papagaio — meaning in English

English meaning

• bedpan noun A shallow pan used by a bedridden person for going to the toilet in bed.
• kite noun A bird of prey with long wings and a forked tail, known for gliding and soaring.
• parrot noun A brightly coloured tropical bird known for its curved beak and ability to mimic human speech.

Senses

papagaio is used for these senses in English:

• bedpan A pan used for urination and defecation while in bed, now usually for reasons of medical necessity or convenience.
• parrot A kind of bird, many species of which are colorful and able to mimic human speech, of the order Psittaciformes or (narrowly) of the family Psittacidae.
• parrot (metaphorical) A parroter; a person who repeats the words or ideas of others.

kite — full definition

1. noun A bird of prey with long wings and a forked tail, known for gliding and soaring.
2. noun A light frame covered in fabric or plastic, flown on a string in the wind for fun.
3. verb To write or use a cheque against an account that doesn't have enough money to cover it.
4. verb To rise or increase rapidly, especially used of costs or prices.

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