Portuguese Word · Intermediate
alçada
area of responsibility, competence
Pronunciation: /awˈsa.dɐ/
Meaning
area of responsibility, competence
Example
o Metro de Lisboa se mantém na alçada do Governo
the Lisbon metro falls under the government's responsibilities
Practice tips
- Practice alçada 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.