Portuguese Word · Intermediate
ousar
to dare
Pronunciation: /o(w)ˈza(ʁ)/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to dare".
Example
Jamais ousaria fazer uma coisa dessas!
I’d never dare do something like that!
Practice tips
- Practice ousar 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.