Portuguese Word · Intermediate
coxia
gangway
Pronunciation: /koˈʃi.ɐ/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "gangway".
Example
Agarrou na mala e, arrastando os pés para não tropeçar, apalpando com a mão livre, passou para a coxia que separava as duas filas de catres […]
He grabbed his suitcase and, dragging his feet so as not to stumble and groping with his free hand, moved to the gangway separating the two lines of cots […]
Practice tips
- Practice coxia 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.