What is the Portuguese word for "to dust"?

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

English

to dust

Portuguese

empoeirar

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Examples of how to use "to dust" in Portuguese

English
The bookshelf gathered dust over time.
Portuguese
A estante empoeirou com o tempo.
English
I dust the books on the shelf.
Portuguese
Eu empoeiro os livros na estante.
English
Yesterday, I dusted the living room table.
Portuguese
Ontem empoeirei a mesa da sala.
English
When I was a child, I used to dust everything.
Portuguese
Quando eu era criança, empoeirava tudo.
English
Tomorrow, I will dust the old closet.
Portuguese
Amanhã empoeirarei o armário antigo.
English
If it rained, I wouldn't dust the car.
Portuguese
Se chovesse, não empoeiraria o carro.

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The bookshelf gathered dust over time.

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