Portuguese Word · Intermediate
câncer
a very undesirable, prejudicial or in any other way negative thing
Pronunciation: /ˈkɐ̃.seʁ/
Meaning
a very undesirable, prejudicial or in any other way negative thing
Example
Políticos são um câncer para o nosso país.
Politicians are a very bad thing for our country.
Practice tips
- Practice câncer 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.