Portuguese Word · Intermediate
despontar
beginning
Pronunciation: /des.põˈta(ʁ)/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "beginning".
Example
ao despontar do dia
at daybreak
Practice tips
- Practice despontar 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.