Portuguese Word · Intermediate
luz-em-cu
firefly
Pronunciation: /ˌluz.ɐ̃j̃ˈku/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "firefly".
Example
Agora todos os pensamentos são amargos sob os ímpetos malcontidos. Nem um luz-em-cu atravessa o quarto.
Now all thoughts are bitter under the barely restrained impulses. Not even a firefly crosses the room.
Practice tips
- Practice luz-em-cu 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.