Portuguese Word · Intermediate
encucar
to confuse
Pronunciation: /ẽ.kuˈka(ʁ)/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to confuse".
Example
Ele encucou que vai ficar careca antes dos 25 e está tomando Minoxidil.
He put into his own head that he will go bald before 25 and is taking Minoxidil.
Practice tips
- Practice encucar 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.