chew

US /tʃuː/
UK /tʃuː/
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mastigar

to bite and work (food) in the mouth with the teeth, especially to make it easier to swallow

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Remember to chew your food slowly.
Lembre-se de mastigar sua comida lentamente.
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The baby is learning to chew solid foods.
O bebê está aprendendo a mastigar alimentos sólidos.
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2.

mastigar, roer

to bite repeatedly or continuously, typically as a habit or from anxiety

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He tends to chew on his pen when he's thinking.
Ele tende a mastigar a caneta quando está pensando.
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The dog loves to chew on its toys.
O cachorro adora mastigar seus brinquedos.
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gnawbitemunchchomp
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mastigada, mordida

an act of chewing

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He took a big chew of his gum.
Ele deu uma grande mastigada no chiclete.
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The dog gave a quick chew to the bone.
O cachorro deu uma rápida mastigada no osso.
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bitegnawmunch
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