What is the Portuguese word for "to nickname"?

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

English

to nickname

Portuguese

apelidar

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Examples of how to use "to nickname" in Portuguese

English
They nicknamed him "Giant".
Portuguese
Apelidaram ele de "Gigante".
English
They always affectionately nickname the dog.
Portuguese
Eles sempre apelidam o cachorro carinhosamente.
English
Yesterday he nicknamed his coworker.
Portuguese
Ontem ele apelidou o colega de trabalho.
English
When we were kids, we used to nickname the neighbor.
Portuguese
Quando éramos crianças, apelidávamos o vizinho.
English
Tomorrow I will nickname my new musical instrument.
Portuguese
Amanhã apelidarei meu novo instrumento musical.
English
If I were you, I wouldn't nickname anyone.
Portuguese
Se eu fosse você, não apelidaria ninguém.

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