How to pronounce "manca" in Portuguese
ˈmɐ̃.kɐ
MAN·ca
Primary stress: man
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Não, minha marca é falar que nem uma tartaruga manca?
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1 clipThe Portuguese word “manca” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈmɐ̃.kɐ. Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (man · ca), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (man). Grammatically, “manca” functions as a verb, adj. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic Portuguese video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “manca” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from Manual do Mundo.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇵🇹 BRManual do MundoClip #1 · @2:22
“Mas é sua mar... eu falei para o Iberê, é a marca dele. Não, minha marca é falar que nem uma tartaruga manca? Pelo amor de Deus, Castanhari. Então, o que que eu vou fazer aqui, ó? Eu já caguei, já está tudo errado.”
Definition & Meaning: “manca”
- to limp (to walk lamely, as if favouring one leg)
- inflection of mancar:
- second-person singular imperative
- feminine singular of manco
Example Sentences (1)
- “Não, minha marca é falar que nem uma tartaruga manca? Pelo amor de Deus, Castanhari.”
Pronounce: “manca”
- Syllables:
- man · ca
- Primary stress:
- man
- IPA:
- ˈmɐ̃.kɐ
- Hear it in context
- manca
Frequently asked questions about manca
How do you pronounce “manca” in Portuguese?
“manca” is pronounced ⁄ˈmɐ̃.kɐ⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.
What does “manca” mean?
“manca” means: to limp (to walk lamely, as if favouring one leg)