Portuguese Word · Intermediate
ofegar
to yearn, long
Pronunciation: /o.feˈɡa(ʁ)/
Meaning
to yearn, long
Example
Súbito outra revulsão operou-se no espírito de Elvira. As lágrimas espadanaram de seus olhos; e o seio ofegou soluçante.
Suddenly, another violent feeling occurred within Elvira's soul. Tears ran down from her eyes, and her heart puffed with sobs.
Practice tips
- Practice ofegar 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.