Portuguese Word · Intermediate
calote
a defaulted debt
Pronunciation: /kaˈlɔ.t͡ʃi/
Meaning
a defaulted debt
Example
O meu calote com a companhia de luz já deve ser milionário.
My unpaid debt to my energy supplier must already be in the millions.
Practice tips
- Practice calote 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.