flutter

US /ˈflʌt̬.ɚ/
UK /ˈflʌt̬.ɚ/
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1.

esvoaçar, flutuar

fly unsteadily or hover by flapping the wings quickly and lightly

:
Butterflies fluttered among the flowers.
Borboletas esvoaçavam entre as flores.
The bird fluttered its wings before taking off.
O pássaro agitou as asas antes de decolar.
2.

esvoaçar, palpitar

move or fall with a light, irregular, or trembling motion

:
The curtains fluttered in the breeze.
As cortinas esvoaçavam na brisa.
Her heart began to flutter with excitement.
O coração dela começou a palpitar de excitação.
1.

arrepio, bater

a quick, light, and irregular movement

:
She felt a flutter in her stomach.
Ela sentiu um arrepio no estômago.
There was a sudden flutter of wings as the birds took flight.
Houve um súbito bater de asas quando os pássaros levantaram voo.