Polyglot Dictionary

abrasador

/abɾazaˈdoɾ/

adjective B2

o (masc.) a (fem.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Adj Register Neutral Era Current Frequency Common Domain General Tone Neutral

Forms

plural
abrasadores

Meaning

  1. scorching, searing (heat)

    • O sol abrasador do meio-dia esvaziou as ruas.

      The scorching midday sun emptied the streets.

Usage notes

A vivid, literary word for an intense, burning heat — stronger than the plain "quente" (hot).

Practice

1 What does abrasador mean?

2 Fill the gap: O sol ___ do meio-dia esvaziou as ruas.

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