Portuguese Word · Intermediate
bordoada
a hit, a blow
Pronunciation: /boʁ.doˈa.dɐ/
Meaning
a hit, a blow
Example
As crianças correram das mães para não levar bordoadas.
The children ran from their mothers to avoid getting hit.
Practice tips
- Practice bordoada 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.