Portuguese Word · Intermediate
desabar
to collapse
Pronunciation: /de.zaˈba(ʁ)/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to collapse".
Example
Ouviu-se então um grande estrondo; o teto da casa desabou todo, e de um só jacto, sepultando sob suas ruínas os sobejos do edifício.
I use the word "desabar".
Practice tips
- Practice desabar 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.