Portuguese Word · Intermediate
trelelê
a short romantic relationship, fling, affair
Pronunciation: /tɾe.leˈle/
Meaning
a short romantic relationship, fling, affair
Example
Ela revelou que estava se apaixonando por Emanuel! Carmelita deu umas gargalhadas, e revelou que já desconfiava desse trelelê [...]
She revealed that she was falling in love with Emanuel! Carmelita laughed, revealing that she already suspected they were having a fling …
Practice tips
- Practice trelelê 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.