What is the Portuguese word for "deter"?

Learn how to say "deter" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

deter

Portuguese

desencorajar

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Examples of how to use "deter" in Portuguese

English
A big dog deters unwanted visitors.
Portuguese
Um cachorro grande afasta visitantes indesejados.
English
Laws deter people from committing crimes.
Portuguese
Leis dissuadem as pessoas de cometer crimes.
English
The sign deterred him from entering.
Portuguese
A placa o impediu de entrar.
English
Security cameras are deterring shoplifters today.
Portuguese
Câmeras de segurança estão desencorajando ladrões hoje.
English
They have deterred many would-be vandals.
Portuguese
Eles desencorajaram muitos vândalos em potencial.
English
Good lighting will deter nighttime thieves.
Portuguese
Uma boa iluminação irá dissuadir ladrões noturnos.

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A big dog deters unwanted visitors.

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