Portuguese Word · Intermediate
propina
tuition, a fee for services such as enrollment or obtaining a document
Pronunciation: /pɾoˈpĩ.nɐ/
Meaning
tuition, a fee for services such as enrollment or obtaining a document
Example
Eu sou funcionário / Ela é dançarina / Quando eu não salário / Ela, sim, propina
I’m an employee / She’s a dancer / When I don’t [receive a] salary / She [receives] tips
Practice tips
- Practice propina 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.