Portuguese Word · Intermediate
atear
to kindle, to ignite, to inflame
Pronunciation: /a.t͡ʃiˈa(ʁ)/
Meaning
to kindle, to ignite, to inflame
Example
A Polícia Judiciária deteve um homem suspeito de ter ateado fogo a casa da mãe.
The Judiciary Police arrested a man suspected of having set fire to his mother's house.
Practice tips
- Practice atear 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.