What does brandir in Portuguese mean?

What is the meaning of the word brandir in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use brandir in Portuguese.

The word brandir in Portuguese means brandish, shake, brandir, brandir, ostentar, brandir, brandir, agitar, empunhar, brandir. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word brandir

brandish, shake

brandir

transitive verb (wield a weapon) (uma arma)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
The warrior strode up to the enemy and brandished his sword.

brandir, ostentar

transitive verb (display, show off) (mostrar)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
Penny is brandishing a sparkly new engagement ring.

brandir

transitive verb (racket, bat) (raquete, bastão)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
O jogador brandiu sua raquete de tênis.
The player swung the tennis racket.

brandir, agitar

transitive verb (brandish)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
Ele brandiu nervosamente o cajado contra eles.
He angrily shook a stick at them.

empunhar, brandir

transitive verb (use in hand) (com a mão)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
The knight wielded his sword with such expertise that he soon disarmed his opponent.

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