What is the Portuguese word for "to bristle"?

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

English

to bristle

Portuguese

eriçar

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Examples of how to use "to bristle" in Portuguese

English
The cat started to bristle its fur.
Portuguese
O gato começou a eriçar os pelos.
English
The cat bristles its fur quickly.
Portuguese
O gato eriça os pelos rapidamente.
English
She bristled upon hearing the noise.
Portuguese
Ela eriçou ao ouvir o barulho.
English
I used to get goosebumps with scary stories.
Portuguese
Eu sempre eriçava com histórias assustadoras.
English
The dog will bristle its fur when scared.
Portuguese
O cão eriçará o pelo quando assustado.
English
I would bristle if I heard that sound.
Portuguese
Eu eriçaria se ouvisse aquele som.

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The cat started to bristle its fur.

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