How to pronounce "vagar" in Portuguese

vagar is pronounced vaˈɡa(ʁ) in Portuguese, with primary stress on the “GAR” syllable. Hear authentic native speakers pronounce it in 1 clip with synchronized subtitles and timestamps below.

vaˈɡa(ʁ)

va·GAR

Primary stress: gar

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IPAvaˈɡa(ʁ)

Narrowvɐˈɡaɾ

Syllablesva · gar

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thiago peter pan e se nenhum tenham cursado e ter pai abriu a janela de vagar entrou em casa e sininho com sua adversária por todos os cantos da casa fazendo barulho e deixando que coisa faça barulho eu vou cuidar é sininho

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vagar entrou em casa e sininho com sua adversária por todos os cantos da casa

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The Portuguese word “vagar” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as vaˈɡa(ʁ). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (va · gar), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (gar). Grammatically, “vagar” functions as a verb, noun. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic Portuguese video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “vagar” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from Portuguese Fairy Tales.

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🇵🇹 BRPortuguese Fairy Tales
Clip #1 · @1:29
“thiago peter pan e se nenhum tenham cursado e ter pai abriu a janela de vagar entrou em casa e sininho com sua adversária por todos os cantos da casa fazendo barulho e deixando que coisa faça barulho eu vou cuidar é sininho”

Definition & Meaning: “vagar”

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VERB

to vacate (move out of a given place)
to wander
alternative form of vacar

NOUN

time; occasion, opportunity
calmness, slowness

Example Sentences (1)

“vagar entrou em casa e sininho com sua adversária por todos os cantos da casa”

Pronounce: “vagar”

Syllables:: va · gar
Primary stress:: gar
IPA:: vaˈɡa(ʁ)
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Frequently asked questions about vagar

How do you pronounce “vagar” in Portuguese?

“vagar” is pronounced ⁄vaˈɡa(ʁ)⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.

What does “vagar” mean?

“vagar” means: to vacate (move out of a given place)