Portuguese Word · Intermediate
encorajar
to encourage
Pronunciation: /ẽ.ko.ɾaˈʒa(ʁ)/
Meaning
to encourage
Example
Ela sorriu encorajando-o.
She smiled encouraging him.
Practice tips
- Practice encorajar 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.