trancar a porta

Meaning

A natural Portuguese expression used to convey: lock the door.

Example

Tranque a porta antes de sair.

Lock the door before leaving.

Practice tips

• Practice trancar a porta 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 expression is for advanced-level learners.

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