Portuguese Word · Intermediate
cismar
to be apprehensive
Pronunciation: /sizˈma(ʁ)/
Meaning
to be apprehensive
Example
Disseram-me hoje, assim, ao ver-me triste: / “Parece Sexta-Feira de Paixão. / Sempre a cismar, cismar d’olhos no chão, / Sempre a pensar na dor que não existe...
They told me today, on seeing me so sad: / “Like on a Good Friday. / Always brooding, brooding with your eyes on the ground, / Always thinking of a pain that does not exist...
Practice tips
- Practice cismar 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.