What is the Portuguese word for "elusive"?

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

English

elusive

Portuguese

esquiva

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Examples of how to use "elusive" in Portuguese

English
The answer to the riddle was very elusive.
Portuguese
A resposta do enigma era muito difícil de encontrar.
English
The answer to the puzzle remained elusive.
Portuguese
A resposta do quebra-cabeça permanecia difícil de alcançar.
English
She chased an elusive idea all morning.
Portuguese
Ela perseguiu uma ideia difícil de captar a manhã toda.
English
Happiness can feel elusive after a loss.
Portuguese
A felicidade pode parecer difícil de alcançar após uma perda.
English
The cat gave an elusive, quiet meow.
Portuguese
O gato deu um miado silencioso e evasivo.
English
Success proved elusive despite their hard work.
Portuguese
O sucesso se mostrou difícil de conquistar, apesar do esforço deles.

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