What does destro in Portuguese mean?

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

The word destro in Portuguese means dexterous, destro, hábil, destro, hábil, ágil, destro, destro, destro, destro, destro, destro, habilidoso. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word destro

dexterous

destro, hábil

adjective (physically skilful)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
With a deft hand, Alicia quickly mended the sock.

destro

adjective (skilled with your hands)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
Although the old woman was nearly blind, she was quite dexterous and created beautiful pots.

hábil, ágil, destro

adjective (skilled, dextrous)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
The agent is known for his adroit handling of hostage scenarios.

destro

adjective (dominant right hand)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)

destro

adjective (relating to the right side)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)

destro

noun ([sb] whose right hand is dominant)

(substantivo masculino: Substantivo exclusivamente masculino. Ex. "ator", "menino", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "carrinho de mão", "guarda-chuva", etc.)
Right-handed people outnumber left-handed by around eight to one.

destro

noun (right-handed person)

(substantivo masculino: Substantivo exclusivamente masculino. Ex. "ator", "menino", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "carrinho de mão", "guarda-chuva", etc.)

destro

adjective (technical (right-handed)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)

habilidoso

adjective (person: skilled) (pessoa hábil, capaz)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
George é muito habilidoso e normalmente não precisa ligar para um profissional quando algo quebra em sua casa.
George is pretty handy and doesn't usually need to call a professional when something breaks in his house.

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