What is the Portuguese word for "flint"?

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

English

flint

Portuguese

sílex

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Examples of how to use "flint" in Portuguese

English
Early humans used flint to make tools.
Portuguese
Os primeiros humanos usavam pedra-sabre para fazer ferramentas.
English
He struck the flint to start a fire.
Portuguese
Ele golpeou a pedra-sabre para acender um fogo.
English
The archaeologist found a small flint shard.
Portuguese
O arqueólogo encontrou um pequeno fragmento de pedra-sabre.
English
She kept a piece of flint in her pack.
Portuguese
Ela guardou um pedaço de pedra-sabre na mochila.
English
Bright sparks flew when he hit the flint.
Portuguese
Faíscas brilhantes saíram quando ele bateu na pedra-sabre.
English
They used flint and steel to light candles.
Portuguese
Eles usaram pedra-sabre e aço para acender velas.

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