What is the Portuguese word for "to needle"?

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

English

to needle

Portuguese

alfinetar

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Examples of how to use "to needle" in Portuguese

English
She doesn't miss a chance to needle me.
Portuguese
Ela não perde uma chance de me alfinetar.
English
He discreetly teases his colleague.
Portuguese
Ele alfineta a colega discretamente.
English
Yesterday I teased my friend playfully.
Portuguese
Ontem eu alfinetei o amigo brincando.
English
When she was young, she used to tease everyone.
Portuguese
Quando jovem, ela alfinetava todo mundo.
English
We will poke holes in the ideas from the meeting.
Portuguese
Nós alfinetaremos as ideias da reunião.
English
I would tease if it were necessary.
Portuguese
Eu alfinetaria se fosse necessário.

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She doesn't miss a chance to needle me.

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