Portuguese Word · Intermediate
soluço
hiccup
Pronunciation: /soˈlu.su/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "hiccup".
Example
[…] agora só se ouvia algum soluço de aflição, o barulho inconfundível de alguém que acaba de tropeçar.
[…] now only a sob distress could be heard, and the unmistakable noise of someone who had just stumbled.
Practice tips
- Practice soluço 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.