Portuguese verbs that start with B

Browse 54 Portuguese verbs beginning with the letter B

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badalar

regular
to chime, to ring

Badalar means to chime or ring, often used to describe the sound of bells or clocks. It is typically used in the context of clocks, bells, or similar objects that produce a ringing sound.

bagunçar

regular
to mess up

Bagunçar means to make a mess or disorder something. It is used when referring to disorganizing or creating chaos in a place or situation.

baixar

regular
to download, to lower, to reduce

Baixar means to download digital content, to lower or reduce something physically or abstractly. It is used in contexts involving digital files, prices, or levels.

balançar

regular
to shake, to sway, to swing

Balançar means to shake, sway, or swing something back and forth. It is used to describe movement or oscillation of objects or oneself.

balancear

regular
to balance

Balancear means to balance or stabilize something physically or metaphorically. It is used when referring to maintaining equilibrium or harmony.

balbuciar

regular
to babble, to stammer, to stutter

Balbuciar means to speak in a hesitant, unclear, or childish manner, often associated with early speech development or nervousness. It can also refer to stammering or stuttering.

balizar

regular
to mark, to define boundaries, to set limits

Balizar means to mark or define boundaries or limits of something. It is often used in contexts related to demarcation, setting guidelines, or establishing parameters.

bambolear

regular
to sway, to wobble

Bambolear means to sway or wobble, often used to describe movement that is unsteady or oscillating, such as a pendulum or a person swaying.

bancar

regular
to support, to finance, to pretend

Bancar is a versatile verb in Brazilian Portuguese that can mean to support or finance someone or something, or to pretend or act as if something is true. Its meaning depends on the context in which it is used.

bandeirinhar

regular
to decorate with small flags or banners

Bandeirinhar means to decorate or adorn a place with small flags or banners, often for celebrations or festivals. It is a regular verb in Portuguese.

banhar

regular
to bathe

Banhar means to bathe or to wash oneself or someone else. It is used when referring to the act of washing or cleansing, often in the context of personal hygiene or bathing a pet or object.

baratear

regular
to lower the price, to cheapen

Baratear means to reduce the price of something, making it cheaper. It is used in contexts related to pricing, discounts, or devaluing.

barbear

regular
to shave

Barbear means to shave or trim facial or body hair. It is commonly used when referring to grooming oneself or others.

basear

regular
to base

Basear significa fundamentar ou apoiar algo em uma determinada base ou princípio. É usado para indicar que uma ação ou ideia está fundamentada em algo específico.

bastar

regular
to be enough

Bastar means to be sufficient or adequate. It is used when indicating that something is enough or meets the necessary requirements.

batalhar

regular
to fight, to battle

Batalhar means to fight or engage in a battle or struggle. It can be used literally, as in combat, or figuratively, to describe efforts or struggles to achieve something.

bater

regular
to hit, to beat

Bater means to hit or strike something or someone. It can also refer to beating or whipping, and is used in various contexts such as sports, cooking, or metaphorical expressions.

batizar

regular
to baptize

Batizar means to perform a baptism or to give a name to someone or something, often in a ceremonial or formal context.

batucar

regular
to beat or strike

Batucar means to beat, strike, or tap repeatedly, often used in the context of percussion or rhythmic tapping, especially on drums or similar surfaces.

beber

regular
to drink

Beber means to consume liquids, such as water, juice, or other beverages. It is used in contexts related to drinking or ingestion.

beijar

regular
to kiss

Beijar means to kiss someone or something. It is used to describe the act of pressing one's lips against another person or object as a gesture of affection, greeting, or intimacy.

beirar

regular
to border, to verge, to approach

Beirar means to border or to be close to something, often used in the context of physical boundaries or approaching a certain limit.

beliscar

regular
to pinch

Beliscar means to pinch or nip with the fingers, often used to describe a quick, light act of pinching someone or oneself, typically to get attention or express annoyance.

bendizer

regular
to bless

Bendizer means to bless or invoke divine favor upon someone or something. It is often used in religious or spiritual contexts.

beneficiar

regular
to benefit

Beneficiar means to benefit or to be advantageous to someone or something. It is used when referring to providing advantages, improvements, or positive effects.

benzer

regular
to bless

Benzer means to bless or to invoke a blessing, often used in religious or spiritual contexts to confer protection or good fortune.

berrar

regular
to yell

Berrar means to yell loudly or shout, often in an expressive or emotional manner. It is used when describing loud vocalizations or calling out loudly.

bifurcar

regular
to bifurcate / to split

Bifurcar means to split into two branches or parts, often used in contexts like roads, rivers, or pathways diverging.

bisbilhotar

regular
to snoop

Bisbilhotar means to snoop or pry into others' affairs, often implying curiosity or intrusion without permission.

blasfemar

regular
to blaspheme

Blasfemar means to speak irreverently or disrespectfully about God or sacred things. It is used in contexts involving religious or moral offense.

blindar

regular
to armor, to shield, to safeguard

Blindar means to protect or shield something, often used metaphorically to refer to safeguarding or fortifying against threats or damage.

bloquear

regular
to block

Bloquear means to block or obstruct something, such as access, passage, or progress. It is used in contexts like digital security, physical barriers, or preventing actions.

bobinar

regular
to wind up

Bobinar means to wind or coil something, such as a wire, tape, or thread. It is used when referring to the action of winding or wrapping materials around an object.

bocejar

regular
to yawn

Bocejar means to yawn, which is the act of opening the mouth wide and inhaling deeply, often due to tiredness or boredom. It is used to describe the action of yawning.

boicotar

regular
to boycott

Boicotar means to boycott or refuse to participate in something as a form of protest or disapproval. It is used when referring to the act of abstaining from supporting or engaging with a person, organization, or event.

bombardear

regular
to bombard

Bombardear means to attack or assault with bombs or similar projectiles. It can also be used figuratively to describe overwhelming someone with information or criticism.

bombear

regular
to pump

Bombear means to pump or draw fluids, such as liquids or gases, often used in contexts involving machinery, medical procedures, or fluid transfer.

borbulhar

regular
to bubble

Borbulhar means to produce bubbles or to be bubbling, often used to describe liquids or substances that are boiling or effervescent.

bordar

regular
to embroider

Bordar means to decorate fabric with needle and thread, typically creating patterns or images. It is used in contexts related to sewing, craftwork, and textile decoration.

borrifar

regular
to spray

Borrifar means to spray or sprinkle a liquid in small quantities, often used in the context of applying liquids like water, perfume, or chemicals in a fine mist.

botar

regular
to put, to place, to set

Botar is a colloquial Brazilian Portuguese verb that means to put, to place, or to set something somewhere. It is often used in informal contexts to indicate placing or throwing something.

brandir

regular
to brandish

Brandir means to wave or flourish a weapon, object, or symbol in a threatening or conspicuous manner. It is often used in contexts involving displaying or threatening with an object.

branquear

regular
to whiten

Branquear means to make something white or to whiten, often used in contexts such as cleaning, bleaching, or lightening colors.

brigar

regular
to fight

Brigar means to fight, quarrel, or argue. It is used when describing conflicts or disputes between people or groups.

brilhar

regular
to shine

Brilhar means to shine or emit light. It is used both literally, to describe something that shines, and figuratively, to indicate excellence or prominence.

brincar

regular
to play

Brincar means to play, have fun, or engage in playful activities. It is commonly used when referring to children playing, recreational activities, or playful behavior.

brindar

regular
to toast, to offer, to give a toast

Brindar means to make a toast, typically by raising a glass and offering words of celebration or good wishes. It can also mean to offer or present something.

bronzear

regular
to tan

Bronzear means to tan or give a tan to the skin, typically through exposure to the sun. It is used when referring to the process of getting a tan.

bronzejar

regular
to tan

Bronzejar means to tan or to give a bronze-like color to the skin, typically through exposure to the sun or artificial tanning methods.

brotar

regular
to sprout

Brotar significa emergir, aparecer ou crescer, geralmente usado para plantas, ideias ou emoções que surgem ou se desenvolvem.

bufar

regular
to snort or to blow air

Bufar means to exhale forcefully or to snort, often indicating annoyance, effort, or the act of blowing air out through the nose. It is used in contexts related to breathing, expressing irritation, or physical exertion.

burlar

regular
to evade, to cheat, to bypass

Burlar means to evade rules, deceive, or circumvent something, often used in contexts of avoiding detection or breaking rules.

buscar

regular
to search, to look for

Buscar means to search for or look for something or someone. It is used when referring to the act of seeking or trying to find.

buzinar

regular
to honk

Buzinar means to honk or sound the horn, typically of a vehicle. It is used when referring to the act of signaling with a horn.