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poluir — meaning in English

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English meaning

pollute verb To make air, water, or land dirty or harmful, usually by adding waste or chemicals.

Senses

poluir is used for these senses in English:

pollute (transitive) To make something harmful, especially by the addition of some unwanted product.
pollute (transitive) To make something or somewhere less suitable for some activity, especially by the introduction of some unnatural factor.

pollute — full definition

verb To make air, water, or land dirty or harmful, usually by adding waste or chemicals.
verb To spoil or corrupt something figuratively, such as an idea, discussion, or reputation.

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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

poluído contaminar sujar