furar.
to pierce, puncture, make a hole in
Meaning & usage
to pierce, puncture, make a hole in
Marcos furou seu dedo.
to cut in line, break a strike
Maria furou a fila.
Os professores furaram a greve.
to fall into a hole
to stand (someone) up (to miss an appointment or date without prior notification)
João furou nosso encontro.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *bʰerH-der. Latin forāre Old Galician-Portuguese furar Portuguese furar Inherited from Old Galician-Portuguese furar, from Latin forāre. Compare Italian forare and French forer.
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