Portuguese Word · Intermediate
ofensa
something which causes physical harm
Pronunciation: /oˈfẽ.sɐ/
Meaning
something which causes physical harm
Example
Era, sem contestação, uma offensa mortal. Pois não tornava a pisar ali. Fosse tudo para o diabo.
It was, undoubtedly, a mortal insult. In that case, I wouldn’t step a foot there again. It could all go to hell.
Practice tips
- Practice ofensa 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.