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Portuguese

acalentar

English

to soothe

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Examples of how to use "acalentar" in Portuguese

Portuguese
A mãe acalentava o filho no colo.
English
The mother was rocking her son in her arms.
Portuguese
Eu acalento o bebê no colo.
English
I cradle the baby in my arms.
Portuguese
Ontem ela acalentou a esperançа.
English
Yesterday she nurtured hope.
Portuguese
Quando eram crianças, ele acalentava sonhos.
English
When they were children, he nurtured dreams.
Portuguese
Amanhã nós acalentaremos o gatinho filhote.
English
Tomorrow we will cuddle the kitten.
Portuguese
Se você me pedisse, eu acalentaria você.
English
If you asked me, I would comfort you.

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A mãe acalentava o filho no colo.

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