Portuguese Word · Intermediate
dechavar
to criticize harshly
Pronunciation: /d͡ʒi.ʃaˈva(ʁ)/
Meaning
to criticize harshly
Example
“[…] Ora, […] porque com a estrutura metálica fica mais dichavado”... Fiquei sabendo que dichavar era fazer um negócio, empreender uma ação da qual não surgisse dúvida nenhuma.
“ […] Well, […] because with the metal structure it turns out more tidy...” I was told that dichavar meant to carry something out
Practice tips
- Practice dechavar 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.