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Portuguese

arisco

English

shy

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Examples of how to use "arisco" in Portuguese

Portuguese
O gato arisco não se aproximava.
English
The shy cat wouldn't come close.
Portuguese
O gato é arisco com pessoas estranhas.
English
The cat is wary of strangers.
Portuguese
Ela ficou arisco depois da experiência ruim.
English
She became wary after the bad experience.
Portuguese
Cuidado, o cavalo anda arisco hoje.
English
Be careful, the horse is skittish today.
Portuguese
A criança parece arisco na nova escola.
English
The child seems wary at the new school.
Portuguese
Meu amigo fica arisco quando está cansado.
English
My friend gets wary when he's tired.

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O gato arisco não se aproximava.

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