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Portuguese

desdém

English

disdain

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Examples of how to use "desdém" in Portuguese

Portuguese
Ele olhou com desdém para mim.
English
He looked at me with contempt.
Portuguese
Ela mostrou desdém pela oferta humilde.
English
She showed disdain for the humble offer.
Portuguese
O professor falou com desdém daquela resposta.
English
The teacher spoke with disdain about that answer.
Portuguese
Ele sentiu desdém diante da mentira.
English
He felt contempt in the face of the lie.
Portuguese
Não esconda seu desdém na conversa.
English
Don't hide your disdain in the conversation.
Portuguese
A crítica foi recebida com desdém.
English
The criticism was received with contempt.

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Ele olhou com desdém para mim.

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