What is the Portuguese word for "swallow"?

Learn how to say "swallow" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

swallow

Portuguese

engolir

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Examples of how to use "swallow" in Portuguese

English
Please chew your food before you swallow.
Portuguese
Por favor, mastigue bem a sua comida antes de engolir.
English
I swallow my food slowly every day.
Portuguese
Eu engulo minha comida lentamente todos os dias.
English
She swallowed the pill with water.
Portuguese
Ela engoliu o comprimido com água.
English
They are swallowing their drinks right now.
Portuguese
Eles estão engolindo suas bebidas agora mesmo.
English
He has swallowed his pride and apologized.
Portuguese
Ele engoliu o orgulho e pediu desculpas.
English
We will swallow the medicine after dinner.
Portuguese
Vamos engolir o remédio após o jantar.

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Please chew your food before you swallow.

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