torcer

Meaning

to hope for something to happen

Example

Torci o tornozelo jogando bola.

I twisted my ankle playing football.

Practice tips

• Practice torcer 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.

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