Portuguese Word · Intermediate
desforra
redress
Pronunciation: /desˈfɔ.ʁɐ/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "redress".
Example
[…] o ladrão do carro cumpria como podia a ameaça de tirar desforra do causador dos seus males.
[…] the car thief fulfilled as well as he could his threat to get redress from the one who had caused him grief.
Practice tips
- Practice desforra 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.