Portuguese Word · Intermediate
sambar
to samba
Pronunciation: /sɐ̃ˈba(ʁ)/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to samba".
Example
Tá chegando o mês de fevereiro, / Acabou o meu dinheiro, / e já não sei como vou fazer / Para com ela ir brincar, / sem dinheiro pra gastar, / como vou sambar?
February is coming / My money ran out, / and now I don't know what I'll do / To go out with her, / without money to spend, / How will I samba?
Practice tips
- Practice sambar 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.