preen
US /priːn/
UK /priːn/
1.
alisar as penas, se arrumar
of a bird) tidy and clean its feathers with its beak
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The pigeon sat on the ledge, meticulously preening its wings.
O pombo sentou-se na beirada, alisando meticulosamente suas asas.
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The swan gracefully preened its white feathers on the lake.
O cisne alisou graciosamente suas penas brancas no lago.
2.
se arrumar, se vangloriar
devote effort to making oneself look attractive and then admire one's appearance
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He spent hours preening in front of the mirror before the party.
Ele passou horas se arrumando na frente do espelho antes da festa.
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She likes to preen about her achievements.
Ela gosta de se vangloriar de suas conquistas.