emporcallar

Galician

Alternative forms

Etymology

Attested since the 19th century. From en- +‎ porcalla (pig) +‎ -ar. Cognate with Portuguese emporcalhar.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [empɔɾkaˈʎɐɾ]

Verb

emporcallar (first-person singular present emporcallo, first-person singular preterite emporcallei, past participle emporcallado)

  1. to dirty, to soil, to stain, to sully
    Synonyms: ensuciar, lixar

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