Portuguese Word · Intermediate
soerguer
to raise oneself a little
Pronunciation: /so.eʁˈɡe(ʁ)/
Meaning
to raise oneself a little
Example
Não estou cega, murmurou, e logo alarmada se soergueu na cama, […]
I'm not blind, she whispered, and then, alarmed, she raised herself a little in her bed, […]
Practice tips
- Practice soerguer 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.