Portuguese Word · Intermediate
abóbora
pumpkin, squash, gourd
Pronunciation: /aˈbɔ.bo.ɾɐ/
Meaning
pumpkin, squash, gourd
Example
Tenho-me sentido muito cansado. Ainda são onze da noite e já virei uma abóbora.
I've been feeling very tired. It's still 11 p.m. and I'm already lethargic.
Practice tips
- Practice abóbora 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.