Portuguese Word · Intermediate
enroscar
to coil up
Pronunciation: /ẽ.ʁosˈka(ʁ)/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to coil up".
Example
Enroscado sobre si mesmo, como se tivesse querido proteger o derradeiro calor do ventre, não se moveu apesar da chuva que começara a cair mais grossa.
Coiled up around himself, as if he had wanted to protect the last warmth of his belly, he did not move despite the rain, which had started falling more heavily.
Practice tips
- Practice enroscar 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.