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How is the phrase um encolher de ombros translated from Portuguese to English

Levantar os ombros para mostrar que não sabemos algo.

Raising your shoulders to show you do not know.

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English translation
A shrug of the shoulders

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  • Ele respondeu com um encolher de ombros. — He answered with a shrug of the shoulders.

  • Um encolher de ombros foi a única resposta dela. — A shrug of the shoulders was her only reply.

  • Foi um encolher de ombros ou um aceno de cabeça? — Was that a shrug of the shoulders or a nod?

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FAQ about “um encolher de ombros”

How is “um encolher de ombros” translated from Portuguese?
“um encolher de ombros” translates into English as “A shrug of the shoulders”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “um encolher de ombros” mean?
Meaning of “um encolher de ombros”: Levantar os ombros para mostrar que não sabemos algo. In English — “A shrug of the shoulders”.
What part of speech is “um encolher de ombros”?
“um encolher de ombros” is a phrase.
Where can I see examples with “um encolher de ombros”?
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