English Meaning & Definitions
Third-person singular present indicative of 'soluçar', meaning to hiccup or to sob uncontrollably.
- “Ela soluça sempre que assiste a filmes tristes.”
- “A criança soluça de tanto chorar após cair.”
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Compare formal, informal, literary synonyms and register nuances for “soluça”.
Derived from the Latin 'singultus', meaning a sob or hiccup. The word evolved through Old Portuguese 'soluçar', maintaining the onomatopoeic quality that mimics the involuntary sound of a hiccup or a sob.
Think of someone 'so low' (solu-) that they are sobbing or hiccuping from sadness.
Frequently Asked Questions About “soluça”
1. What is the meaning of “soluça” in English?
In English, soluça (verb) is defined as: “Third-person singular present indicative of 'soluçar', meaning to hiccup or to sob uncontrollably.”.
2. How do you use “soluça” in a sentence?
“Ela soluça sempre que assiste a filmes tristes.”
3. What are English synonyms of “soluça”?
4. What is the etymology and word origin of “soluça”?
Derived from the Latin 'singultus', meaning a sob or hiccup. The word evolved through Old Portuguese 'soluçar', maintaining the onomatopoeic quality that mimics the involuntary sound of a hiccup or a sob.
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