Portuguese Expression · Advanced
fechar a torneira
turn off the faucet
Pronunciation: fechar a torneira
Meaning
A natural Portuguese expression used to convey: turn off the faucet.
Example
Feche a torneira enquanto ensaboa as mãos.
Turn off the faucet while soaping your hands.
Practice tips
- Practice fechar a torneira 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 expression is for advanced-level learners.