Portuguese Word · Intermediate
abajur
lamp, usually a table lamp or one with a lampshade
Pronunciation: /a.baˈʒuʁ/
Meaning
lamp, usually a table lamp or one with a lampshade
Example
[…]á luz forte d'um candieiro, com abat-jour, a toalha branca e fria, a louça de porcelana e os copos reluziam[…]
Under the strong light of a lamp, with a lampshade, the cold, white tablecloth, the porcelain dishware and the glasses shone.
Practice tips
- Practice abajur out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Portuguese word is for intermediate-level learners.