dictionary.pt

dictionary.pt

to Portuguese-ify / to adapt to Portuguese

verbgeneral useuncommon/ɐpuɾtuɣɨˈzaɾ/a·por·tu·gue·sar

Definition

1

To adapt a foreign word, expression, or custom to the Portuguese language or culture.

Usage examples

The word 'futebol' is a foreign term adapted to Portuguese from English 'football'.
The immigrants ended up adapting some of their traditions to Portuguese ways.