Portuguese Word · Intermediate
engordar
to fatten, to get fat, to become fat
Pronunciation: /ẽ.ɡoʁˈda(ʁ)/
Meaning
to fatten, to get fat, to become fat
Example
João engordou dez quilos de um mês para cá.
John became ten kilograms fatter from one month ago to now.
Practice tips
- Practice engordar 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.