What is the Portuguese word for "to muff"?

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

English

to muff

Portuguese

abafar

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Examples of how to use "to muff" in Portuguese

English
I tried to muffle the sound.
Portuguese
Tentei abafar o som.
English
I muffled the sound with the pillow.
Portuguese
Eu abafa o som com o travesseiro.
English
Yesterday she quickly put out the fire.
Portuguese
Ontem ela abafou o incêndio rápido.
English
When I was a child, I muffled noises.
Portuguese
Quando eu era criança, abafava barulhos.
English
Tomorrow we will silence the loud music.
Portuguese
Amanhã nós abafaremos a música alta.
English
If you sang, I would drown out your voice.
Portuguese
Se você cantasse, eu abafaria a voz.

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