Portuguese Expression · Advanced
baixar o fogo
lower the heat
Pronunciation: baixar o fogo
Meaning
A natural Portuguese expression used to convey: lower the heat.
Example
Baixe o fogo assim que o molho começar a borbulhar.
Lower the heat as soon as the sauce starts bubbling.
Practice tips
- Practice baixar o fogo 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 expression is for advanced-level learners.