Portuguese Word · Intermediate
ecúleo
torment, torture
Pronunciation: /eˈku.le.u/
Meaning
torment, torture
Example
Pezares!... Entre o féretro e a existencia, esse ecúleo de dores, que contraste!
Grief!... Between the bier and existence, that torment of pain, what a contrast!
Practice tips
- Practice ecúleo 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.