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"Does it bite?" in Portuguese: Ele morde?
Ele morde?
Does it bite? in Portuguese is Ele morde? Ask before petting a dog, cat, or any animal you do not know.
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How to pronounce Ele morde?
Say it
EH-lee MOR-jee
/ˈe.li ˈmoʁ.dʒi/
EH-lee MOR-jee
"Does it bite?" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Ele morde? | Does it/he bite? Masculine animal default. | Masculine animal default. |
| Ela morde? | Does it/she bite? Feminine animal. | Feminine animal. |
| Morde? | Does it bite? Short form. | Short form. |
| Posso fazer carinho? Ele morde? | Can I pet it? Does it bite? Full caution. | Full caution. |
How to use Ele morde? in real life
- 1Neighbor's dog
Que fofo! Ele morde se eu chegar perto?
So cute! Does he bite if I come close?
Before approaching.
- 2Pet shop parrot
Ele morde o dedo se eu oferecer semente?
Does it bite a finger if I offer seed?
Bird caution.
- 3Farm visit
Esse cavalo é manso? Ele morde?
Is this horse gentle? Does it bite?
Farm animal.
Mistakes English speakers make with Ele morde?
Incorrect: Ele bite?
Correct: Ele morde?
Morder is to bite.
Incorrect: Ele morda?
Correct: Ele morde?
Indicative morde for does it bite?
Good to know
Brazilians often answer Ele morde? with ele é bravo or ele é mansinho. Still ask—street dogs and pet-shop animals vary wildly.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Meeting a friend's energetic puppy
ChatPal
Quer conhecer o Thor?
Want to meet Thor?
You
Quero—ele morde?
I do—does he bite?
ChatPal
Só brinca com a mão. Vai devagar.
He only plays with hands. Go slow.
You
Beleza. Se ele morde forte, eu paro.
Okay. If he bites hard, I'll stop.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Does it bite?" in Portuguese
She (female dog)?
Ela morde?
Does it sting?
Different—arde / ferroa for insects.
Safe to pet?
Posso fazer carinho?
It bit me!
Ele me mordeu!
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