Portuguese Word · Intermediate
enxadada
a blow with a hoe
Pronunciation: /ẽ.ʃaˈda.dɐ/
Meaning
a blow with a hoe
Example
Mas, uma batida terrível, pesada, ressoou na porta, e, como nos sonhos infernais, me pareceu que eu recebia uma enxadada no estomago.
But a terrible, heavy knock resounded on the door, and, as in infernal dreams, it felt like I was struck in the stomach [with a hoe].
Practice tips
- Practice enxadada 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.