{"id":75973,"date":"2020-09-03T22:00:38","date_gmt":"2020-09-04T01:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/?p=75973"},"modified":"2026-01-20T15:08:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T15:08:06","slug":"portuguese-words-you-will-never-use","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/portuguese-words-you-will-never-use\/","title":{"rendered":"Portuguese words you will most likely never use"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Some Portuguese words are so hard to pronounce that even Brazilians have some difficulties with them. It is almost impossible to say them without hesitating or stutter at least once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A few months ago, we have published a blog article about some&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/12-portuguese-words-hard-to-pronounce\/\">Portuguese words hard to pronounce<\/a>. Words like&nbsp;<em>P\u00e3o<\/em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>Av\u00f4<\/em>&nbsp;might be a bit complicated for foreigners to say. However, these are words you will still use in your daily life in Brazil. In the end, it is worth it to make an effort and learn the proper sound for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, however, we are talking about Portuguese words&nbsp;you will rarely use on a daily basis. Still, it is nice to know them. If not to use them in a sentence, at least to challenge your friends who are also learning Portuguese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/portuguese-words-you-will-never-use\/#Paralelepipedo\" >Paralelep\u00edpedo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/portuguese-words-you-will-never-use\/#Otorrinolaringologista\" >Otorrinolaringologista<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/portuguese-words-you-will-never-use\/#Pneumoultramicroscopicossilicovulcanoconiotico\" >Pneumoultramicroscopicossilicovulcanoconi\u00f3tico<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/portuguese-words-you-will-never-use\/#Desconstitucionalizacao\" >Desconstitucionaliza\u00e7\u00e3o<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/portuguese-words-you-will-never-use\/#Troglodita\" >Troglodita<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/portuguese-words-you-will-never-use\/#Putrefacao\" >Putrefa\u00e7\u00e3o<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paralelepipedo\"><\/span>Paralelep\u00edpedo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Paving stone or cobblestone. It is not common to find this kind of bricks in major cities in Brazil. However, if you visit small historical towns such as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/cities-to-visit-near-rio-de-janeiro\/\">Paraty<\/a>&nbsp;or Ouro Preto,&nbsp;you will see them more often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Otorrinolaringologista\"><\/span>Otorrinolaringologista<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is the doctor who is specialized in treating disorders of the ear, nose, and throat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ok, so\u2026 It is a common doctor. Everyone visits this kind of specialist once in a while. Why would we rate it as one of the Portuguese words you will never use?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because the word is so long, Brazilians usually refer to this doctor as \u201c<em>Otorrino<\/em>.\u201d Much easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pneumoultramicroscopicossilicovulcanoconiotico\"><\/span>Pneumoultramicroscopicossilicovulcanoconi\u00f3tico<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WHAT?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Houaiss dictionary registered this word in 2001. With 46 letters, it is officially the longest word in the Portuguese language. It describes the individual who has a lung disease caused by the inspiration of volcanic ash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, there are no volcanos in Brazil. Even so, Brazilians love to challenge friends to see who can pronounce it without hesitating. Let us know what is the longest word in your native language in the comments down below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Desconstitucionalizacao\"><\/span>Desconstitucionaliza\u00e7\u00e3o<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even the meaning of this word is kind of hard to understand. There is something to do with: if a new constitution is set, it does not mean the old constitution is automatically revoked. Politics, am I right? Ugh!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are sure you can use easier words with the same meaning if you ever need to talk about this topic during a conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Troglodita\"><\/span>Troglodita<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Trogloditas<\/em>&nbsp;are people who live in caves. In Brazil, we use this word as slang to call out rude people with no manners whatsoever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fact is there are SO many great words and slang in Portuguese! Especially to talk about rude people! So, be creative and avoid having to roll your Rs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Putrefacao\"><\/span>Putrefa\u00e7\u00e3o<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It means decomposition or rotting. You can easily say&nbsp;<em>Decomposi\u00e7\u00e3o<\/em>&nbsp;instead of&nbsp;<em>Putrefa\u00e7\u00e3o<\/em>. However, that annoying nasal sound is still there. Just say&nbsp;<em>Apodrecimento<\/em>&nbsp;and you are good to go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, have you ever used one of these words in a conversation? Have you ever heard a Brazilian friend saying them? Well, we do think these are Portuguese words you will never use, to be honest. Let us know if you have any trouble pronouncing any other words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/about-caminhos\/\">Study Brazilian Portuguese<\/a>&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/\">Caminhos Language Centre<\/a>! We offer high-quality&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/courses\/our-group-courses\/intensive-portuguese\/\">Portuguese courses<\/a>&nbsp;in a relaxed and fun environment. Our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/about-caminhos\/methodology\/\">methodology<\/a>&nbsp;is based on the communicative approach and we offer unique course material.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some Portuguese words are almost impossible to pronounce without hesitating. 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