What is the Portuguese word for "yawn"?

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

English

yawn

Portuguese

bocejo

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Examples of how to use "yawn" in Portuguese

English
A big yawn escaped from his mouth.
Portuguese
Um grande bocejo escapou de sua boca.
English
A sudden yawn surprised everyone in class.
Portuguese
Um bocejo repentino surpreendeu a todos na aula.
English
She tried to hide a loud yawn.
Portuguese
Ela tentou esconder um bocejo alto.
English
The long meeting caused a loud yawn.
Portuguese
A longa reunião causou um bocejo alto.
English
His tired yawn showed he needed sleep.
Portuguese
Seu bocejo cansado mostrou que ele precisava dormir.
English
I stifled a quiet yawn during dinner.
Portuguese
Eu segurei um bocejo silencioso durante o jantar.

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A big yawn escaped from his mouth.

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