Portuguese Word · Intermediate
estropear
to make noise
Pronunciation: /is.tɾo.peˈa(ʁ)/
Meaning
to make noise
Example
Chegou lá e viu uma casa grande e estropeou á porta; não lhe fallaram; tornou a estropear; não lhe fallaram.
He arrived there and he saw a big house and knocked at the door; no one answered; he went back to knocking on the door; no one answered.
Practice tips
- Practice estropear 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.