Portuguese verbs that start with G

Browse 41 Portuguese verbs beginning with the letter G

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gaguejar

regular
to stammer

Gaguejar means to speak with involuntary repetitions or hesitations, often due to nervousness or speech difficulty. It is used to describe a speech pattern characterized by interruptions and repetitions.

galopar

regular
to gallop

Galopar means to run or move at a galloping pace, typically used when referring to horses or rapid movement.

galvanizar

regular
to galvanize

Galvanizar significa estimular, motivar ou energizar alguém ou um grupo, muitas vezes com o objetivo de promover ação ou mudança.

ganhar

regular
to win, to earn, to gain

Ganar means to win, earn, or gain something. It is used in contexts involving success, profit, or acquiring something through effort.

garantir

regular
to guarantee

Garantir means to guarantee, ensure, or secure something. It is used when emphasizing the act of making certain that something will happen or is true.

gargalhar

regular
to laugh loudly

Gargalhar means to laugh loudly or uncontrollably. It is used to describe a hearty or boisterous laugh.

gastar

regular
to spend, to use up, to waste

Gastar means to spend money, time, or resources, or to use something up. It is used in contexts involving expenditure, consumption, or wastage.

gelar

regular
to freeze

Gelar means to freeze or solidify, often used in the context of freezing food, liquids, or substances at low temperatures.

gemer

regular
to moan, to groan

Gemer means to emit a moaning or groaning sound, often expressing pain, pleasure, or discomfort. It is used in contexts involving physical or emotional sensations.

geminar

regular
to seed or to germinate

Geminar means to seed or to cause to germinate, often used in agricultural contexts or metaphorically to refer to the beginning or development of something.

generalizar

regular
to generalize

Generalizar significa tornar algo geral ou aplicável a uma ampla gama de casos, muitas vezes ao simplificar ou ampliar uma ideia ou conceito.

gerar

regular
to generate

Gerar means to produce, create, or generate something. It is often used in contexts involving production, creation, or causing something to come into existence.

gerenciar

regular
to manage

Gerenciar means to manage, oversee, or administer. It is used in contexts related to supervising, organizing, or controlling operations or resources.

germinar

regular
to germinate

Germinar significa iniciar o processo de crescimento de uma semente ou de algo que começa a se desenvolver. É usado para indicar o início de um desenvolvimento ou surgimento.

gestar

regular
to gestate, to carry (a pregnancy)

Gestar means to carry or develop a fetus during pregnancy. It is used in medical, biological, or metaphorical contexts to describe the process of development or formation.

gesticular

regular
to gesture

Gesticular means to make gestures, often with the hands or arms, to express emotions, ideas, or emphasize speech. It is used when describing non-verbal communication through gestures.

girar

regular
to turn

Girar means to turn, rotate, or spin around an axis. It is used when describing the action of turning something or oneself.

globalizar

regular
to globalize

Globalizar means to make something global or to extend its influence worldwide. It is often used in contexts related to economics, culture, and technology when referring to the process of becoming global or interconnected.

glorificar

regular
to glorify

Glorificar means to praise, honor, or exalt someone or something, often in a religious or highly respectful context. It is used to express admiration or reverence.

golpear

regular
to hit

Golpear means to hit or strike something or someone. It is used in contexts involving physical impact or force.

gorgolejar

regular
to gurgle

Gorgolejar means to make bubbling or gurgling sounds, often associated with liquids or certain noises. It is used to describe the sound of water, liquids, or sometimes a person's voice when it resembles bubbling.

gorjear

regular
to chirp

Gorjear means to chirp or to make a series of high-pitched sounds, typically used to describe the sounds made by birds or small animals.

gostar

regular
to like

Gostar means to like or enjoy something. It is used to express preferences, tastes, or affection towards people, objects, or activities.

gotejar

regular
to drip

Gotejar means to drip or to leak slowly, often used to describe liquids falling in small drops.

governar

regular
to govern

Governar means to govern or to rule. It is used when referring to the act of exercising authority or control over a territory, organization, or group.

gozar

regular
to enjoy

Gozar means to enjoy, experience pleasure, or have a good time. It can also refer to experiencing or suffering something, depending on context.

graduar

regular
to graduate, to grade, to calibrate

Graduar means to graduate from an educational institution, to assign a grade, or to calibrate or adjust something. It is used in contexts related to education, assessment, or calibration.

granar

regular
to grind or to crush

Granar means to grind or crush something, often used in the context of processing grains or similar materials. It is a regular verb in Portuguese.

granizar

regular
to hail

Granizar means to be affected by hail or to produce hailstones. It is used to describe weather phenomena involving hail.

grasnar

regular
to caw

Grasnar means to make the loud, harsh cry characteristic of crows or similar birds. It is used to describe the sound made by these birds.

gratificar

regular
to gratify, to please, to reward

Gratificar means to please, satisfy, or reward someone. It is used when referring to giving pleasure or compensation for actions or achievements.

gratinar

regular
to gratinate, to brown or crisp the top of a dish

Gratinar means to brown or crisp the top of a dish, typically in cooking, often with cheese or breadcrumbs. It is used when referring to the culinary process of finishing a dish with a browned crust.

gravar

regular
to record

Gravar means to record, capture, or inscribe audio, video, or data. It is used when referring to the act of making recordings or saving information.

gravitar

regular
to gravitate

Gravitar significa mover-se ou estar atraído por uma força de gravidade, ou, de forma figurada, estar influenciado ou atraído por algo ou alguém. É usado tanto no sentido físico quanto no figurado.

grelhar

regular
to grill

Grelhar means to cook food, especially meat or vegetables, on a grill or griddle. It is used when referring to the act of grilling food over heat.

gritar

regular
to shout

Gritar means to shout or yell. It is used when referring to raising one's voice loudly, often to express emotion, call attention, or communicate forcefully.

grudar

regular
to stick

Grudar means to stick or adhere to something. It is used when referring to the act of attaching or sticking objects or surfaces together.

grunhir

regular
to growl

Grunhir means to make a low, guttural sound, often associated with animals like bears or lions. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a deep, rumbling noise or expression of dissatisfaction.

guardar

regular
to keep, to store, to save

Guardar means to keep, store, or save something. It is used when referring to preserving objects, information, or maintaining something in a certain state.

guiar

regular
to guide

Guiar means to guide, lead, or direct someone or something. It is used when referring to providing direction, supervision, or leadership.

guilhotinar

regular
to guillotine

Guilhotinar means to execute by guillotine or to behead using a guillotine. It is used in contexts related to capital punishment or metaphorically to describe harsh or decisive actions.