Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

trincar

verb

/ˈtrɪŋ.kɑːr/

Definition

To make a sharp bite or crack; often used in the context of making a strong impact or break.

Examples

Ele trincou a maçã com entusiasmo. (He bit into the apple with enthusiasm.)
A pessoa trincou um pedaço do gelo. (The person cracked off a piece of ice.)
Os dentes estavam prontos para trincar o biscoito. (The teeth were ready to bite into the cookie.)

Meaning

The word ‘trincar’ typically refers to the action of breaking or biting into something with force. It can also describe the act of cracking in a more general sense.