Portuguese Word · Intermediate
estragar
to spoil, to damage, to corrupt, to ruin, to break
Pronunciation: /is.tɾaˈɡa(ʁ)/
Meaning
to spoil, to damage, to corrupt, to ruin, to break
Example
As chuvas estragaram a colheita.
The rains ruined the harvest.
Practice tips
- Practice estragar 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.