Portuguese Expression · Intermediate
dar tilt
to suddenly stop working, to break down
Pronunciation: say dar tilt
Meaning
to suddenly stop working, to break down
Example
Do nada, a televisão lá de casa deu tilt!
My TV suddenly stopped working, out of the blue.
Practice tips
- Practice dar tilt 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 expression is for intermediate-level learners.