Portuguese Word · Advanced
endividamento
indebtedness
Pronunciation: en-jee-vee-dah-MEN-toh
Meaning
The condition or level of owing borrowed money.
Example
Os juros altos elevaram o endividamento das famílias.
High interest rates increased household indebtedness.
Practice tips
- Practice endividamento 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.