What is the Portuguese word for "to gnaw"?

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

English

to gnaw

Portuguese

carcomer

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Examples of how to use "to gnaw" in Portuguese

English
The termites gnawed on the furniture.
Portuguese
Os cupins carcomeram o móvel.
English
He is nibbling on the old bread.
Portuguese
Ele carcome o pão velho.
English
The moth ate the old clothes.
Portuguese
A traça carcomeu as roupas antigas.
English
Doubt was eating away at my confidence every day.
Portuguese
A dúvida carcomia minha confiança diariamente.
English
This problem will gnaw at our peace tomorrow.
Portuguese
Esse problema carcomerá nossa paz amanhã.
English
I would chew on the wood patiently.
Portuguese
Eu carcomeria a madeira com paciência.

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The termites gnawed on the furniture.

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