Portuguese Word · Intermediate
mágoa
resentment
Pronunciation: /ˈma.ɡwɐ/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "resentment".
Example
Este livro é de mágoas. Desgraçados / Que no mundo passais, chorai ao lê-lo! / Somente a vossa dor de Torturados / Pode, talvez, senti-lo... e compreendê-lo.
I use the word "mágoa".
Practice tips
- Practice mágoa 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.