Portuguese Word · Intermediate
ofender
to offend
Pronunciation: /o.fẽˈde(ʁ)/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to offend".
Example
— Leviandade, João Valerio. Não se offende assim uma pessoa ausente. Deixe para dizer isso a elle, se tiver razão para dizer. Razão e coragem. A nós, não.
“Foolishness, João Valério. One doesn’t offend someone who’s not present in this way. Save it and tell it to him, if you have reason to. Reason and guts. Not to us.”
Practice tips
- Practice ofender 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.