Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chupar
verb
/ʃuˈpaʁ/
Definition
To suck or to draw in a liquid through the mouth.
Examples
- Ele gosta de chupar limões por causa do seu sabor azedo. (He likes to suck on lemons because of their sour taste.)
- As crianças costumam chupar pirulitos no verão. (Children often suck on lollipops in the summer.)
Meaning
Chupar is a Portuguese verb that generally means to suck something, like a sweet or a drink, often involving the action of pulling liquid or flavor into the mouth.
Synonyms
- Absorver
- Sugar
- Chupar a vida