What is the Portuguese word for "possessive"?

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

English

possessive

Portuguese

possessivo

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Examples of how to use "possessive" in Portuguese

English
He is very possessive of his toys.
Portuguese
Ele é muito possessivo com seus brinquedos.
English
Her tone became possessive during the argument.
Portuguese
O tom dela ficou possessivo durante a discussão.
English
He gave a possessive smile and hugged her.
Portuguese
Ele deu um sorriso possessivo e a abraçou.
English
The possessive cat followed me everywhere today.
Portuguese
O gato possessivo me seguiu por toda parte hoje.
English
Don't be so possessive with your toys.
Portuguese
Não seja tão possessivo com seus brinquedos.
English
A possessive adjective shows ownership in grammar.
Portuguese
Um adjetivo possessivo indica posse na gramática.

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He is very possessive of his toys.

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