bootblack

[US]/ˈbuːtblæk/
[UK]/ˈbʊtblæk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. Uma pessoa que limpa sapatos para viver.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

bootblack stand

peixeiro

the old bootblack

o velho peixeiro

become a bootblack

tornar-se um peixeiro

call a bootblack

chamar um peixeiro

tip the bootblack

dar uma gorjeta ao peixeiro

the bootblack's job

o trabalho do peixeiro

a traditional bootblack

um peixeiro tradicional

the bootblack's shine

o brilho do peixeiro

bootblack service

serviço de peixeiro

a bootblack shop

uma loja de peixeiro

Example Sentences

the bootblack polished my shoes to a high shine.

O engraxate poliu meus sapatos até dar um brilho intenso.

he used to work as a bootblack in the city.

Ele costumava trabalhar como engraxate na cidade.

the bootblack offered his services near the train station.

O engraxate ofereceu seus serviços perto da estação de trem.

many bootblacks have interesting stories to tell.

Muitos engraxates têm histórias interessantes para contar.

she tipped the bootblack generously for his work.

Ela deu uma gorjeta generosa ao engraxate pelo seu trabalho.

the bootblack's kit was filled with brushes and polish.

O kit do engraxate estava cheio de escovas e polidor.

bootblacks often work in busy areas to attract customers.

Engraxates frequentemente trabalham em áreas movimentadas para atrair clientes.

the bootblack had a loyal clientele.

O engraxate tinha uma clientela fiel.

he learned the trade of bootblacking from his father.

Ele aprendeu o ofício de engraxate com seu pai.

after a long day, the bootblack closed his stand.

Depois de um longo dia, o engraxate fechou seu carrinho.

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