Portuguese Word · Intermediate
alcanzia
an earthen grenade
Pronunciation: /aw.kɐ̃ˈzi.ɐ/
Meaning
an earthen grenade
Example
[…], que carregam, nos surrões de couro, as lanças, postes de argolinha, cabeças de massa, alcanzias etc.
[…] , that they carry, in leather bags, the lances, hoop posts, mortar heads, earthen balls, etc.
Practice tips
- Practice alcanzia 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.