Portuguese Expression · Advanced
o zíper travou
the zipper is stuck
Pronunciation: o zíper travou
Meaning
A natural Portuguese expression used to convey: the zipper is stuck.
Example
O zíper travou bem no meio da mochila.
The zipper got stuck halfway up the backpack.
Practice tips
- Practice o zíper travou 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.