Portuguese Word · Intermediate
esbarrar
to bump
Pronunciation: /iz.baˈʁa(ʁ)/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to bump".
Example
Qual de baixo, qual de cima, rolaram no espaço apertado, esbarrando uma e outra vez contra os pés das camas […]
Now below, now on top, they rolled around in the tight space, bumping time and again against the legs of the beds […]
Practice tips
- Practice esbarrar 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.