Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
escangalhar
verb
/es.kan.ɡaʊ̯ˈɾaʁ/
Definition
to break or break apart; to destroy.
Examples
- Ele escangalhou o brinquedo ao deixá-lo cair.
- O vento escangalhou a cerca do jardim.
- O plano estava indo bem até que uma nova informação escangalhou tudo.
Meaning
This Portuguese verb refers to the act of breaking something into pieces or causing it to be in a state of disrepair. It can also metaphorically imply ruining or disrupting something that was once functioning well.
Synonyms
- destruir
- quebrar
- arruinar