Portuguese verbs that start with N

Browse 26 Portuguese verbs beginning with the letter N

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nacionalizar

regular
to nationalize

Nacionalizar significa transferir a propriedade ou controle de uma entidade ou bem para o Estado ou para a nação. É usado principalmente em contextos econômicos e políticos.

nadar

regular
to swim

Nadar means to swim. It is used to describe the action of moving through water using the body, often in recreational, competitive, or survival contexts.

namorar

regular
to date, to be in a relationship

Namorar means to be in a romantic relationship or to date someone. It is used to describe the act of having a romantic partner or engaging in dating activities.

narrar

regular
to narrate

Narrar significa contar uma história, relato ou evento de forma detalhada e estruturada. É usado quando alguém descreve acontecimentos de maneira narrativa.

nascer

irregular
to be born

Nascer means to be born or to come into existence. It is used to refer to the beginning of life or the emergence of something.

nascido

irregular
born

Nascido é o particípio passado do verbo 'nascer', que significa vir à luz, nascer ou surgir. É usado em tempos compostos e na formação de vozes passivas.

naturalizar

regular
to naturalize

Naturalizar means to grant or acquire the nationality of a country, typically through legal processes. It is used when referring to the act of becoming a citizen of a different country.

naufragar

regular
to sink

Naufragar means to sink, especially referring to ships or boats. It is used when describing the act of sinking or capsizing at sea.

navegar

regular
to navigate / to surf

Navegar means to navigate, often used in the context of sailing or browsing the internet. It is a regular verb in Portuguese conjugation.

necessitar

regular
to need

Necessitar means to need or require something. It is used to express a requirement or necessity for a particular thing or action.

negar

regular
to deny

Negar means to deny or refuse something. It is used when someone refuses to accept or acknowledge a fact, statement, or claim.

negligenciar

regular
to neglect

Negligenciar means to neglect or overlook something or someone, often implying a failure to give proper attention or care. It is used when referring to neglecting responsibilities, details, or duties.

negociar

regular
to negotiate

Negociar means to negotiate or bargain. It is used when referring to the act of discussing terms to reach an agreement, often in business or personal contexts.

neutralizar

regular
to neutralize

Neutralizar significa tornar algo neutro ou inofensivo, muitas vezes usado em contextos de química, segurança ou estratégias de combate a ameaças.

nicotinar

regular
to nicotine

Nicotinar significa administrar ou conter nicotina, geralmente relacionado ao ato de adicionar nicotina a produtos ou substâncias, ou referindo-se ao consumo de produtos que contêm nicotina.

nivelar

regular
to level

Nivelar means to level, smooth, or even out surfaces or quantities. It is often used in contexts involving construction, measurement, or balancing.

nocautear

regular
to knock out

Nocautear means to knock out someone, typically in a boxing or combat sports context. It refers to rendering an opponent unconscious through a blow or strike.

noivar

regular
to get engaged

Noivar means to become engaged to be married. It is used when referring to the act of entering into an engagement or betrothal.

nomear

regular
to name, to appoint

Nomear means to assign a name to someone or something, or to appoint someone to a position or role. It is used in contexts of designation, appointment, or labeling.

normalizar

regular
to normalize

Normalizar means to make something conform to a standard or to bring it to a normal or regular state. It is often used in contexts such as data processing, procedures, or behaviors.

normatizar

regular
to standardize

Normatizar means to establish standards or norms for something, often used in contexts related to regulation, standardization, or formalization of procedures.

notar

regular
to notice

Notar means to notice or observe something. It is used when referring to perceiving or becoming aware of details or changes.

notificar

regular
to notify

Notificar means to inform or give notice about something. It is used in contexts involving official or formal communication to alert or inform someone.

novelar

regular
to novel

Novelar means to write or produce a novel or long fictional work. It is used when referring to the act of creating or composing a novel.

numerar

regular
to number

Numerar means to assign numbers to items, list, or count them sequentially. It is used when referring to the act of numbering or counting items systematically.

nutrir

regular
to nourish

Nutrir means to provide nourishment or sustenance to someone or something. It can also be used figuratively to mean fostering or supporting development.