Portuguese Word · Intermediate
calvar
to become balding
Pronunciation: /kawˈva(ʁ)/
Meaning
to become balding
Example
Fulano me calvou enquanto eu tava dormindo! Que merda de pegadinha de 1º de abril!
So-and-so shaved the top of my head while I was asleep! What a shitty April Fools' prank!
Practice tips
- Practice calvar 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.