Portuguese Word · Intermediate
catingar
to stink
Pronunciation: /ka.t͡ʃĩˈɡa(ʁ)/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to stink".
Example
A sua roupa catingava toda vez que você jogava tênis.
Your clothes stank every time you played tennis
Practice tips
- Practice catingar 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.