Portuguese verbs that start with U

Browse 18 Portuguese verbs beginning with the letter U

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uivar

regular
to howl

Uivar means to howl, typically used to describe the sound made by wolves, dogs, or other animals. It can also be used metaphorically to describe loud, prolonged sounds or cries.

ultrajar

regular
to outrage, to insult, to offend

Ultrajar means to outrage, insult, or offend someone deeply. It is used when describing acts that cause moral or emotional injury.

ultrapassar

regular
to surpass, to overtake, to exceed

Ultrapassar means to surpass, overtake, or exceed something or someone. It is used when referring to surpassing limits, distances, or achievements.

ulular

regular
to hoot

Ulular means to hoot or to make a loud, prolonged sound, often associated with owls or similar animals. It can also be used figuratively to describe loud, expressive sounds.

umidificar

regular
to humidify

Umidificar significa tornar algo mais úmido ou aumentar a umidade de um ambiente ou substância. É utilizado para descrever o ato de adicionar umidade a algo.

ungir

regular
to anoint

Ungir means to apply oil or a similar substance to someone or something as a ritual or ceremonial act, often with religious or symbolic significance.

unificar

regular
to unify

Unificar significa tornar algo único, unido ou homogêneo. É usado quando se refere a consolidar diferentes partes, ideias ou entidades em uma só.

uniformizar

regular
to standardize

Uniformizar means to make uniform or consistent. It is used when referring to the process of standardizing procedures, standards, or characteristics across different entities or groups.

unir

regular
to unite

Unir means to join or bring together different parts or entities into a single whole. It is used in contexts involving combining, connecting, or unifying.

untar

regular
to grease, to oil, to smear

Untar means to apply a layer of fat, oil, or another substance onto a surface, often used in cooking or in the context of greasing objects.

urbanizar

regular
to urbanize

Urbanizar means to develop or transform land into an urban area, typically involving construction, infrastructure, and planning to create or improve urban spaces.

urdir

regular
to weave, to plot, to contrive

Urdir means to weave, to plot or to contrive something carefully, often related to planning or fabricating schemes or stories.

urgir

regular
to urgent / to be urgent / to be necessary

Urgir means to be urgent or necessary, often used to indicate something that requires immediate attention or action.

urinar

regular
to urinate

Urinar means to urinate, referring to the act of excreting urine from the bladder through the urethra. It is used in medical, biological, or informal contexts.

usar

regular
to use

Usar means to use or employ something. It is commonly used when referring to utilizing objects, tools, or resources.

usurpar

regular
to usurp

Usurpar means to seize or take something, especially power, rights, or property, without legal authority. It is used when describing wrongful or illegal appropriation.

utilizado

regular
used

Utilizado is the past participle form of the verb 'utilizar', which means to use or to utilize. It is used to describe something that has been used or employed for a purpose.

utilizar

regular
to use

Utilizar means to use or employ something. It is often used in contexts involving the application or employment of tools, methods, or resources.