Portuguese Word · Intermediate
formiga
someone with a sweet tooth
Pronunciation: /foʁˈmi.ɡɐ/
Meaning
someone with a sweet tooth
Example
Formigas. Formiguinhas pequenininhas, marchando em linha. E elas falam. Elas dizem coisas impossíveis de entender porque eu não falo formiguês.
I use the word "formiga".
Practice tips
- Practice formiga 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.