Portuguese Word · Advanced
deslizamento
landslide
Pronunciation: dez-lee-zah-MEN-toh
Meaning
A mass of earth or rock moving down a slope.
Example
A chuva forte provocou um deslizamento na estrada.
Heavy rain caused a landslide on the road.
Practice tips
- Practice deslizamento 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 advanced-level learners.