varrer

Meaning

1. (ambitransitive) to sweep (to clean [a place] using a broom)
2. (transitive) to sweep (to move something using a broom)
3. (figuratively, transitive) to sweep, to expel completely and quickly
4. (figuratively, transitive) to sweep; to go through (to search a place methodically)
5. (transitive) to scan (to examine sequentially, part by part)

Concepts

sweep

broom

🧹

scan

brush

sample

scour

whisk

wipe

wipe off

wipe out

delete

sweep clean

clear

erase

rake

Synonyms

vasculhar

vassourar

escovar

apagar

enxugar

limpar

Translations

balayer

barrer

escombrar

spazzare

kehren

vegen

fegen

scopare

σκουπίζω

ramazzare

bezemen

🧹

agranar

escampar

fouiller

Pronounced as (IPA)

/vaˈʁe(ʁ)/

Etymology

Inherited from Latin: verro

Cognate with Galician: varrer

Cognate with Spanish: barrer

In summary

Inherited from Old Galician-Portuguese varrer, from Latin verrere. Related to the word guerra. Compare Galician varrer and Spanish barrer.