Portuguese Word · Intermediate
patinhar
to splash
Pronunciation: /pa.t͡ʃĩˈɲa(ʁ)/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to splash".
Example
[…] alguns deles, patinhando no sangue pegajoso e no leite, começaram logo a retirar e transportar os cadáveres para a cerca,[…]
[…] several of them, splashing about in the sticky blood and in the milk, then started to pull away the corpses and to transport them to the fence, […]
Practice tips
- Practice patinhar 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.