Portuguese Word · Intermediate
pólvora
gunpowder, powder
Pronunciation: /ˈpɔw.vo.ɾɐ/
Meaning
gunpowder, powder
Example
Éramos milhões, até que vieram vilões / O ataque nosso não bastou / Fui de bastão, eles tinham a pólvora / Vi meu povo se apavorar
We were millions, until villains came / Our attack wasn't enough / I had a club, they had gunpowder / I saw my people panicking
Practice tips
- Practice pólvora 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.