Portuguese Word · Beginner
forcado
man that in Portuguese bullfighting faces the bull hand-to-hand
Pronunciation: /foʁˈka.du/
Meaning
man that in Portuguese bullfighting faces the bull hand-to-hand
Example
Fernando Tordo (1973), “Tourada”, (in Portuguese): “Entram vacas depois dos forcados / Que não pegam nada
Enter cows after the forcados / That don't grab anything”
Practice tips
- Practice forcado 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 beginner-level learners.