Portuguese verbs that start with J

Jadear means to gasp or pant, often indicating exhaustion, effort, or difficulty in breathing. It is used to describe rapid, shallow breathing usually caused by physical exertion or emotional distress.

Jadejar means to gasp or pant, often indicating exhaustion, effort, or intense emotion. It is used to describe rapid, shallow breathing.

Jejuar means to abstain from food or drink for a period of time, often for religious, spiritual, or health reasons. It is a regular verb in Portuguese.

Joelhar means to kneel or to bend the knees, often used in contexts of prayer, respect, or submission.

Jogar means to play, typically referring to sports, games, or recreational activities. It is used when talking about engaging in playful or competitive actions.

Jorrar means to flow out or gush, often used to describe liquids or fluids coming out forcefully or abundantly.

Jugar é um verbo que significa estrangular ou sufocar, geralmente usado em contextos médicos ou figurados para indicar sufocar ou eliminar algo ou alguém.

Julgar means to assess, evaluate, or form an opinion about someone or something. It can also refer to making a legal judgment or decision.

Juntar means to bring together, assemble, or combine things or people. It is used when referring to the act of collecting or uniting elements.

Juntar-se means to join or gather oneself with others, often used in the context of people coming together or uniting for a common purpose. It is a pronominal verb, requiring reflexive pronouns.

Jurar means to swear or vow, often used in the context of making a solemn promise or oath.

Justificar means to provide reasons or explanations for something, often used in contexts of defending, explaining, or legitimizing actions or opinions.