Portuguese Expression · Advanced
ferver a água
boil the water
Pronunciation: ferver a água
Meaning
A natural Portuguese expression used to convey: boil the water.
Example
Ferva a água antes de acrescentar o arroz.
Boil the water before adding the rice.
Practice tips
- Practice ferver a água 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.