What is the Portuguese word for "tug"?

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

English

tug

Portuguese

puxar

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Examples of how to use "tug" in Portuguese

English
My dog gave a sharp tug on the leash.
Portuguese
Meu cachorro deu uma puxada forte na coleira.
English
She felt a small tug on the rope.
Portuguese
Ela sentiu uma pequena puxada na corda.
English
The boat needed a tug to dock.
Portuguese
O barco precisou de um empurrão para atracar.
English
A tug at his sleeve stopped him.
Portuguese
Uma puxada na manga dele o parou.
English
He gave the toy a gentle tug.
Portuguese
Ele deu uma puxadinha suave no brinquedo.
English
There was a tug of wind outside.
Portuguese
Havia uma rajada de vento lá fora.

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My dog gave a sharp tug on the leash.

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