Portuguese Word · Intermediate
rodeio
detour
Pronunciation: /ʁoˈdej.u/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "detour".
Example
William Shakespeare, A Comédia dos Erros Está bem. Ora quero que nos digas, siracusano, sem rodeio inútil, por que de tua pátria te afastaste e o motivo de estares ora em Éfeso.
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Practice tips
- Practice rodeio 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.