Portuguese Word · Intermediate
apaixonar
to make someone fall in love
Pronunciation: /a.paj.ʃoˈna(ʁ)/
Meaning
to make someone fall in love
Example
Eles se casaram faz tempo mas foi só agora que realmente se apaixonaram.
They got married a long time ago but it was just now that they truly fell in love.
Practice tips
- Practice apaixonar 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.