Portuguese Word · Intermediate
escovada
a brushing
Pronunciation: /is.koˈva.dɐ/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "a brushing".
Example
Dei uma escovada nos dentes e agora eles estão branquinhos!
I gave my teeth a brushing and now they are pearly white!
Practice tips
- Practice escovada 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.