Portuguese Word · Intermediate
escaldão
scald, burn
Pronunciation: /is.kawˈdɐ̃w̃/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "scald, burn".
Example
Olha, vais apanhar um escaldão!
Look, you're going to get a sunburn!
Practice tips
- Practice escaldão 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.