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A2 noun 10 मिनट पढ़ने का समय

espanar

इसका अभ्यास करें उदाहरण नोट्स और सुझाव espanar 30 सेकंड में

व्याख्या espanar in your Level:

At the A1 level, you should learn 'espanar' as a simple action word related to the house. Imagine you are helping with chores. You have a table, and it has dust (pó). You use a feather duster (espanador) to 'espanar' the table. It is a regular verb: Eu espano, Você espana, Nós espanamos. Focus on the physical action of cleaning. It is one of the first verbs you learn for household tasks, alongside 'limpar' (to clean) and 'lavar' (to wash). Think of it as a specific type of cleaning that doesn't use water. It is very useful for basic descriptions of your daily routine or explaining what you are doing while cleaning your room. Remember: espanar = feather duster + dust.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the A2 level, you begin to see 'espanar' in more complete sentences and contexts. You should be able to distinguish it from 'limpar'. While 'limpar' is general, 'espanar' is for light dust. You will also start to encounter the noun 'espanador'. At this level, you might also hear the mechanical meaning in Brazil if you are interested in DIY or cars. A 'parafuso espanado' is a screw that is broken in a specific way—it won't turn anymore. This is a great 'bonus' meaning to learn. You should practice using the verb in the past tense (pretérito perfeito) to describe chores you finished: 'Ontem eu espanei toda a casa'. You are moving from just knowing the word to using it in various tenses to describe domestic life.

At the B1 level, you should become comfortable with the idiomatic and technical uses of 'espanar'. In Brazil, 'espanar' can mean to lose control or to fail under pressure. If a situation is too difficult and someone gives up, they 'espanaram'. This is intermediate slang. You should also understand the passive voice or the use of 'espanado' as an adjective. For example, 'A rosca está espanada' (The thread is stripped). You can now use the word to describe not just cleaning, but also frustration with tools or people's behavior. You might also notice it in more complex instructions, like 'Espanar levemente antes de aplicar a tinta' (Dust lightly before applying the paint). Your vocabulary is becoming more versatile.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the B2 level, you understand the nuances of 'espanar' in different Portuguese-speaking regions. You know that in Portugal, the mechanical sense might be 'moer', while in Brazil it's 'espanar'. You can use the word in figurative speech fluently. For instance, 'A economia espanou' (The economy 'stripped its gears' / failed). You understand that 'espanar' carries a connotation of a system or a part failing because it was pushed too hard. You can also use it in more formal writing about maintenance or household management. You are aware of the word's etymology (from 'penna' for feather) and how that influences its meaning of 'lightness'. You can participate in discussions about home care or mechanical repairs using this specific terminology.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the C1 level, you use 'espanar' with the precision of a native speaker. You recognize it in literature or journalism where it might be used metaphorically to describe a social collapse or a sudden dispersal of people ('A multidão espanou com a chegada da chuva'). You are familiar with all the slang variations and can use 'espanar' to describe someone 'cracking' under psychological pressure in a very natural way. You also know related technical terms like 'espanador eletrostático' (electrostatic duster) and can discuss the physics of a 'parafuso espanado' in a technical context. Your grasp of the word includes its register—knowing when it sounds like a common chore and when it sounds like vivid, gritty slang.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the C2 level, 'espanar' is a tool in your vast linguistic toolbox. You can play with the word, using it in puns or complex metaphors. You might use it to describe the 'dusting off' of old ideas or the 'stripping' of social contracts. You have a deep cultural understanding of the word, perhaps even knowing its use in older Portuguese dialects or specific regional sub-dialects in Brazil (like the interior of São Paulo vs. Rio). You can effortlessly switch between the domestic, mechanical, and slang registers without hesitation. You understand the subtle social hierarchies sometimes associated with cleaning vocabulary and can navigate these nuances in high-level conversation or professional writing.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

इसका अभ्यास करें उदाहरण नोट्स और सुझाव

espanar 30 सेकंड में

Espanar means to dust surfaces using a feather duster.
In Brazil, it commonly refers to stripping a screw thread.
Informally, it can mean to flake out or run away from pressure.
It is a regular -ar verb, essential for household and DIY vocabulary.

The Portuguese verb espanar is a specific term primarily used in the context of cleaning and maintenance. At its most literal level, it refers to the act of removing dust from surfaces, typically using a feather duster (known as an espanador) or a soft brush. Unlike the more general verb limpar (to clean) or the phrase tirar o pó (to take off the dust), espanar implies a light, sweeping motion that flickers the dust away rather than wiping it into a cloth. This distinction is important in Portuguese household vocabulary because it dictates the tool being used and the level of 'deep cleaning' being performed.

Domestic Context: In a home setting, you would use this word when talking about delicate items. You espanar a crystal vase or a bookshelf full of old novels because a wet cloth might damage them or simply be too cumbersome. It is the action of a quick tidy-up.
Mechanical Context: In Brazil particularly, espanar has a very common technical meaning: to strip a screw thread. When you turn a screw too hard and the grooves wear away so it no longer grips, you say the screw 'espanou'. This is a vital term for anyone doing DIY or mechanical work.

Antes de receber as visitas, ela decidiu espanar os quadros da sala.

Beyond the physical, the word enters the realm of slang. In certain Brazilian regions, to 'espanar' can mean to lose one's cool, to give up under pressure, or to run away from a situation. This figurative use stems from the idea of the screw losing its grip—the person 'loses their grip' on the situation and fails to function as expected. Furthermore, in some informal contexts, it can mean to 'shoo' someone away or to clear a space quickly. Understanding these layers helps a learner transition from basic A2 cleaning vocabulary to a more nuanced grasp of how Portuguese speakers describe failure, pressure, and mechanical frustration.

Historically, the word is linked to 'panna' (cloth/rag) or 'penna' (feather), reflecting the tools used. When you see a maid in a classic Brazilian telenovela carrying a feather duster, she is prepared to espanar. It is a verb of movement and maintenance, essential for describing the rhythms of daily life and the frustrations of broken hardware.

Using espanar correctly requires knowing whether you are talking about cleaning, mechanics, or human behavior. As a regular -ar verb, its conjugation is straightforward, which is a relief for A2 learners. However, the context changes the grammar slightly. For cleaning, it is a transitive verb: you espanar something (the object). For the mechanical meaning, it is often used in the past participle as an adjective (espanado) or as an intransitive verb when the screw is the subject.

The Cleaning Action: When you are cleaning, the structure is: [Subject] + [Conjugated Espanar] + [Object]. For example: 'Eu espano os móveis toda sexta-feira' (I dust the furniture every Friday).

Você pode espanar as prateleiras enquanto eu passo o aspirador?

In the mechanical sense, you will often hear it in the passive or as a state: 'O parafuso espanou' (The screw stripped). If you are the one who did it, you might say 'Eu espanei o parafuso' (I stripped the screw). This is a common point of frustration for mechanics. Notice how the verb describes the result of the action (the loss of the thread) rather than just the action of turning.

Cuidado para não apertar demais, senão vai espanar a rosca.

In slang, particularly in Brazil, it can be used to describe someone 'flaking out'. 'Ele espanou na hora H' (He flaked out at the crucial moment). Here, the verb acts as a metaphor for a component failing under load. It can also mean to scatter or clear out: 'A polícia chegou e a multidão espanou' (The police arrived and the crowd scattered/cleared out).

To master the use of espanar, practice using it in the imperative for chores ('Espana a mesa, por favor!') and in the past tense for those annoying DIY accidents ('Ih, espanei o parafuso!'). This dual utility makes it a high-frequency word despite its seemingly niche primary definition.

You will encounter espanar in three main environments: the home, the workshop, and the streets. In the home, it is a staple of domestic life. If you are hiring a cleaning service in a Portuguese-speaking country, or if you are helping a friend tidy up, this word will come up. It is part of the 'cleaning vocabulary' that includes varrer (to sweep), esfregar (to scrub), and encerar (to wax).

In the Workshop (Oficina): Mechanics and carpenters use 'espanar' almost daily. It is the word of warning. You'll hear: 'Não força, senão vai espanar!' This refers to the physical destruction of the thread on a bolt or screw. It is a word associated with the sound of metal grinding and the feeling of a tool suddenly spinning freely.

O mecânico disse que a rosca está espanada, então teremos que trocar a peça inteira.

In Brazilian social circles, particularly among younger people or in urban environments, the slang version is prevalent. If a party gets too wild and people start leaving, someone might say 'O pessoal começou a espanar' (People started to clear out/leave). It can also describe someone who is mentally overwhelmed. If a student is studying for 12 hours straight and starts talking nonsense, a friend might say 'Ele espanou' (He's burnt out/his brain has 'stripped its gears').

You might also see this word in product descriptions. Cleaning supplies in a supermarket will often mention 'ideal para espanar superfícies delicadas' (ideal for dusting delicate surfaces). On YouTube, DIY channels in Portuguese frequently use the term when teaching how to fix a 'parafuso espanado' (stripped screw), which is a very common problem for beginners.

Como tirar parafuso espanado? Veja esse tutorial simples.

In summary, whether you are tidying your room, fixing a bike, or navigating a complex social situation in Rio or São Paulo, 'espanar' is a word that describes things losing their grip or dust being flicked away into the air.

One of the most frequent mistakes English speakers make with espanar is using it when they actually mean 'to wipe'. In English, 'to dust' can sometimes imply using a cloth and spray. In Portuguese, if you are using a wet cloth, you should use passar um pano or limpar. Using espanar specifically evokes the image of a feather duster. If you say you 'espanei a mesa' but actually used a wet rag, a native speaker might be slightly confused by the choice of verb, although they will understand the intent.

Confusing Mechanical Terms: Another mistake is confusing 'espanar' with 'quebrar' (to break). If a screw breaks in half, it is quebrado. If the head of the screw is intact but the screwdriver just spins inside it, or if the thread is gone, it is espanado. Using 'quebrar' for a stripped screw is technically incorrect and won't help a mechanic understand the specific problem.

Errado: Eu espanei o chão da cozinha. (You sweep or mop a floor, you don't 'feather-dust' it).

In the realm of slang, learners often over-apply the 'flaking out' meaning. It is quite informal and regional (mostly Brazilian). Using it in a formal business meeting in Portugal to say a project failed might sound bizarre. In formal contexts, stick to fracassar or falhar. Another trap is the pronunciation of the 'e'. In many accents, it is a closed sound, but in others, it can be slightly more open. However, the biggest hurdle is the 'r' at the end, which should be soft or aspirated depending on the region, but never the hard English 'r'.

Finally, don't confuse espanar with espantar. Espantar means to scare away or to astonish. While 'espanar' (slang: to run away) and 'espantar' (to scare away) are related in the sense of movement, they are distinct verbs. If you say you 'espantou a mesa', you are saying you scared the table, which makes no sense!

Correto: Eu espanei os livros. (I dusted the books).

By keeping the 'feather duster' image in mind for cleaning and the 'spinning screw' image for failure, you will avoid 90% of common errors associated with this word.

Portuguese has several ways to describe the act of cleaning dust, and choosing the right one depends on the intensity and the tools. Espanar is the lightest of these. If you want to expand your vocabulary, you should compare it to limpar, sacudir, and desempoeirar.

Espanar vs. Limpar: 'Limpar' is the generic 'to clean'. You can 'limpar' a window with spray, 'limpar' a floor with a mop, or 'limpar' a table with a cloth. 'Espanar' is only for the light removal of dust. If there is a stain, you are 'limpando', not 'espanando'.
Espanar vs. Sacudir: 'Sacudir' means to shake. You 'sacudir' a rug or a doormat to get the dust out. You 'espanar' a delicate shelf. One involves vigorous shaking; the other involves light brushing.

Para uma limpeza profunda, não basta apenas espanar; é preciso passar um pano úmido.

In the mechanical sense, alternatives for 'espanado' (stripped) include moído (literally 'ground up') or liso (smooth). If a screw is 'liso', it means the head is so worn that the screwdriver can't grip it. In Portugal, 'moer um parafuso' is very common, whereas in Brazil, 'espanar um parafuso' is the standard. If you are in a professional setting, you might use the technical term desgaste da rosca (wear of the thread).

For the slang 'to run away', alternatives include fugir (to flee), vazar (to leak/leave - very common slang), or dar no pé (to hit the foot/run off). 'Espanar' in this sense implies a bit of cowardice or being overwhelmed, whereas 'vazar' is just a neutral slang for leaving. Understanding these synonyms allows you to match the 'vibe' of the conversation.

Lastly, consider the noun forms. An espanador is the tool. A limpeza is the act. If you want to sound very natural, you might say 'Vou dar uma espanada nos móveis' (I'm going to give the furniture a quick dusting). This construction using 'dar uma' + [noun form] is incredibly common in spoken Portuguese and makes you sound much more like a native speaker than just using the verb alone.

How Formal Is It?

रोचक तथ्य

Although it comes from 'cloth' (pannus), the word evolved to be most closely associated with 'feathers' (penna) because feather dusters became the primary tool for 'espanar'.

उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका

UK /ɛs.pə.ˈnɑː/

US /ɛs.pə.ˈnɑɹ/

The stress is on the final syllable: es-pa-NAR.

तुकबंदी

amar cantar lugar falar andar jantar olhar pensar

आम गलतियाँ

Pronouncing the initial 'e' like 'ee' (English 'be'). It should be a neutral 'eh' or almost silent in European Portuguese.
Using a hard American 'r' at the end. It should be a soft flap or a guttural 'h' sound (in many Brazilian accents).
Confusing the 's' sound. It is a soft 's' like 'snake', not a 'z'.

कठिनाई स्तर

पठन 2/5

Easy to recognize in context of cleaning or tools.

लिखना 3/5

Regular -ar verb conjugation is easy, but usage nuances take practice.

बोलना 3/5

Requires mastering the soft 'r' and knowing the regional slang.

श्रवण 2/5

Distinctive sound, usually clear in domestic or technical talk.

आगे क्या सीखें

पूर्वापेक्षाएँ

pó limpar parafuso móveis casa

आगे सीखें

esfregar encerar consertar ferramenta rosca

उन्नत

plasticidade torque negligenciar dispersar sucumbir

ज़रूरी व्याकरण

Regular -ar verb conjugation

Eu espano, Tu espanas, Ele espana...

Past Participle as Adjective

O parafuso está espanado (The screw is stripped).

Gerund formation

Estou espanando os quadros (I am dusting the pictures).

Imperative Mood

Espana você! (Dust it!)

Passive Voice

A estante foi espanada pela manhã.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण

Eu espano a mesa.

I dust the table.

Present tense, 1st person singular.

Você pode espanar a estante?

Can you dust the bookshelf?

Interrogative with modal verb 'poder'.

Ela espana os móveis.

She dusts the furniture.

Present tense, 3rd person singular.

Nós espanamos a sala.

We dust the living room.

Present tense, 1st person plural.

O espanador é azul.

The feather duster is blue.

Noun form 'espanador'.

Eles espanam o quarto.

They dust the bedroom.

Present tense, 3rd person plural.

Vou espanar o computador.

I will dust the computer.

Future with 'ir' + infinitive.

Não se esqueça de espanar.

Don't forget to dust.

Imperative negative.

Ontem, eu espanei todos os quadros.

Yesterday, I dusted all the pictures.

Pretérito Perfeito (Past tense).

O parafuso espanou quando eu apertei.

The screw stripped when I tightened it.

Mechanical usage (Brazil).

Preciso de um espanador novo.

I need a new feather duster.

Noun usage.

Ela estava espanando a televisão.

She was dusting the television.

Past continuous.

É fácil espanar as prateleiras altas.

It is easy to dust the high shelves.

Infinitive after adjective.

Você já espanou o piano?

Have you already dusted the piano?

Present perfect context.

O mecânico disse que a rosca espanou.

The mechanic said the thread stripped.

Reported speech.

Sempre espano antes de passar o pano.

I always dust before wiping with a cloth.

Adverb of frequency 'sempre'.

Se você forçar muito, vai espanar o parafuso.

If you force it too much, you will strip the screw.

Conditional sentence.

O rapaz espanou quando viu a confusão.

The guy flaked out/ran away when he saw the mess.

Slang usage (Brazil).

Tente não espanar a rosca da tampa.

Try not to strip the thread of the lid.

Negative imperative.

A empregada espanava as antiguidades com cuidado.

The maid used to dust the antiques carefully.

Pretérito Imperfeito (Habitual past).

O governo espanou diante da crise.

The government buckled/failed in the face of the crisis.

Figurative usage.

Depois de espanar, a sala parecia muito mais limpa.

After dusting, the room seemed much cleaner.

Preposition 'depois de' + infinitive.

Ele espana a poeira das roupas antes de entrar.

He brushes the dust off his clothes before entering.

Reflexive-like action.

A peça está inútil porque a rosca espanou.

The part is useless because the thread stripped.

Causal conjunction 'porque'.

A pressão era tanta que o gerente acabou espanando.

The pressure was so great that the manager ended up cracking.

Gerund construction 'acabou espanando'.

É fundamental espanar o sensor da câmera regularmente.

It is fundamental to dust the camera sensor regularly.

Technical instruction.

O parafuso de titânio raramente espana.

The titanium screw rarely strips.

Scientific/Technical context.

Ela espanou os ombros e seguiu em frente.

She brushed off her shoulders and moved forward.

Metaphorical 'brushing off'.

A multidão espanou assim que a polícia interveio.

The crowd dispersed as soon as the police intervened.

Slang for dispersal.

A rosca espanada exigiu uma bucha maior.

The stripped thread required a larger wall plug.

Past participle as adjective.

Ele tem o hábito de espanar as críticas alheias.

He has the habit of brushing off others' criticisms.

Idiomatic use for ignoring.

Se a porca espanar, teremos que serrar o parafuso.

If the nut strips, we will have to saw the bolt.

Future subjunctive 'espanar'.

O sistema jurídico espanou sob o peso da corrupção.

The legal system buckled under the weight of corruption.

High-level metaphorical usage.

Ao espanar a estatueta de porcelana, ele percebeu uma rachadura.

While dusting the porcelain figurine, he noticed a crack.

Contraction 'Ao' + infinitive (while).

A engrenagem espanou devido à falta de lubrificação.

The gear stripped due to the lack of lubrication.

Technical causality.

O investidor espanou do mercado após a queda das ações.

The investor fled the market after the stock crash.

Financial slang.

Não permita que a rosca espane por excesso de torque.

Do not allow the thread to strip due to excess torque.

Subjunctive mood 'espane'.

A narrativa espanou no terceiro ato do filme.

The narrative fell apart in the third act of the movie.

Literary/Artistic criticism.

Ele espanou a poeira dos séculos daquele manuscrito.

He brushed the dust of centuries off that manuscript.

Poetic/Literary usage.

A estrutura social espanou durante a guerra civil.

The social structure collapsed during the civil war.

Sociopolitical context.

A dialética do autor espanou em contradições insolúveis.

The author's dialectic broke down into insoluble contradictions.

Academic/Philosophical register.

Espanar a rosca da paciência alheia é um erro tático.

Stripping the thread of others' patience is a tactical error.

Highly idiomatic/Creative.

O mecanismo de defesa espanou perante o trauma.

The defense mechanism failed in the face of trauma.

Psychological register.

A peça, embora robusta, espanou sob condições extremas.

The part, although robust, stripped under extreme conditions.

Concessive clause 'embora'.

Espanar o pó da mediocridade exige esforço constante.

Dusting off the grime of mediocrity requires constant effort.

Metaphorical abstraction.

A rosca de poder espanou, deixando o ditador vulnerável.

The 'thread' of power stripped, leaving the dictator vulnerable.

Political metaphor.

O tecido da realidade pareceu espanar naquele momento surreal.

The fabric of reality seemed to fray/fail in that surreal moment.

Metaphysical usage.

Ao menor sinal de perigo, o cúmplice espanou.

At the slightest sign of danger, the accomplice bolted.

Crime/Thriller register.

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

espanar os móveis

parafuso espanado

espanar a rosca

espanar o pó

espanar da situação

espanar as prateleiras

espanar levemente

espanar a paciência

espanar os quadros

espanar a poeira

सामान्य वाक्यांश

Dar uma espanada

— To give a quick dusting. Very common informal way to express the action.

Vou dar uma espanada rápida na sala.

Parafuso espanado

— A stripped screw. Essential for anyone doing repairs.

Este móvel veio com um parafuso espanado.

Rosca espanada

— A stripped thread on a bolt or nut.

A rosca espanada não segura mais nada.

Espanar geral

— Everyone leaving or everything failing at once (Slang).

Quando a luz acabou, o pessoal espanou geral.

Não deixa espanar

— Don't let it strip / Don't let it fail.

Cuidado com a chave de fenda, não deixa espanar.

Espanar o brilho

— To take away the shine (often by putting dust back or failing).

Sua atitude espanou o brilho da festa.

Espanar a cabeça

— To lose one's mind or get very confused (Slang).

Com tanto trabalho, minha cabeça vai espanar.

Espanar o medo

— To brush away fear (Literary/Poetic).

Ela espanou o medo e entrou na sala.

Espanar as teias de aranha

— To dust away cobwebs (Literal or metaphorical for 'clearing the mind').

Preciso espanar as teias de aranha desse projeto antigo.

Espanar o teclado

— To dust the keyboard (common tech maintenance).

Use ar comprimido para espanar o teclado.

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

espanar vs espantar

Means to scare away. Don't say you 'espantou a mesa' unless you are a ghost hunter.

espanar vs espalhar

Means to spread. You might spread dust if you espanar poorly, but they are different actions.

espanar vs explodir

Sometimes in slang, people confuse 'espanar' (breaking/failing) with 'explodir' (exploding), but espanar is less violent.

मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ

"Espanar na curva"

— To fail or give up just when things get difficult (like a car losing grip in a turn).

Ele era o favorito, mas espanou na curva final.

Informal

"Espanar o juízo"

— To go crazy or lose one's sanity.

Aquele barulho vai me fazer espanar o juízo.

Colloquial

"Espanar a rosca da paciência"

— To completely run out of patience.

Pare de reclamar, você está espanando a rosca da minha paciência.

Informal

"Espanar o taco"

— To fail at a task (often related to sports or games).

Na hora de marcar o gol, ele espanou o taco.

Slang

"Espanar o canudo"

— To fail to graduate or mess up a degree (Brazil).

Ele estudou tanto, mas espanou o canudo no último semestre.

Slang

"Espanar a banca"

— To break the bank or cause a total collapse of a system.

O novo software espanou a banca da empresa.

Informal

"Espanar o parafuso"

— To 'have a screw loose' or act irrationally.

Depois do acidente, ele parece ter espanado o parafuso.

Colloquial

"Espanar a poeira"

— To move on from a bad situation (like 'dust yourself off').

Levante a cabeça, espane a poeira e tente de novo.

Neutral

"Espanar o coreto"

— To ruin the plans or the 'show'.

A chuva chegou e espanou o coreto do nosso piquenique.

Old-fashioned/Informal

"Espanar o bico"

— To talk too much or 'leak' information (rare).

Cuidado para não espanar o bico sobre a surpresa.

Slang

आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले

espanar vs Limpar

Both involve removing dirt.

Limpar is general; espanar is specific to light dust and a duster.

Eu limpei a mancha, mas só espanei o pó.

espanar vs Sacudir

Both remove dust.

Sacudir is shaking; espanar is brushing.

Sacuda o tapete, mas espane o vaso.

espanar vs Varrer

Both involve a sweeping motion.

Varrer is for floors with a broom; espanar is for furniture with a duster.

Vou varrer o chão e espanar os móveis.

espanar vs Moer

In Portugal, it's used for stripped screws.

Espanar is the Brazilian term for the same mechanical failure.

No Brasil dizemos espanar, em Portugal dizem moer.

espanar vs Desbotar

Both relate to surface appearance.

Desbotar is fading color; espanar is removing dust.

O sol fez a cortina desbotar, o espanador fez a estante brilhar.

वाक्य संरचनाएँ

Eu [espanar] o/a [objeto].

Eu espano a mesa.

O/A [objeto] está [espanado/a].

O parafuso está espanado.

Se você [verbo], vai [espanar].

Se você forçar, vai espanar.

[Pessoa] acabou [espanando].

O gerente acabou espanando.

Ao [espanar], percebi [fato].

Ao espanar, percebi o erro.

Espanar o/a [conceito abstrato].

Espanar a poeira da alma.

Any

Preciso [espanar].

Preciso espanar.

Any

Não [espane]!

Não espane!

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा

espanador (feather duster)

espanada (the act of dusting once)

espanação (the process of dusting)

क्रिया

espanar (to dust / to strip a thread)

विशेषण

espanado (dusted / stripped)

espanador (rarely used as an adjective for something that dusts)

इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें

frequency

Common in domestic and mechanical contexts; moderate in slang.

सामान्य गलतियाँ

Eu espanei o chão. → Eu varri o chão.
You use a broom (vassoura) to sweep a floor, not an espanador.
O parafuso quebrou. → O parafuso espanou.
If the thread is gone but the screw isn't in pieces, it's 'espanado', not 'quebrado'.
Eu espantei os móveis. → Eu espanei os móveis.
Espantei means you scared the furniture away.
Ele espanou a água. → Ele limpou a água.
You can't 'dust' liquid. Use 'limpar' or 'secar'.
A rosca está espanar. → A rosca está espanada.
Use the past participle 'espanada' to describe the state of the thread.

सुझाव

Tool Talk

Always pair 'espanar' with 'espanador' in your mind. It makes the cleaning context stick better.

The Adjective Form

Learn 'espanado'. It's incredibly useful for describing anything that's broken or failing, especially screws.

Brazilian Slang

Use 'espanar' when a friend cancels plans at the last minute. 'Pô, você espanou de novo?'

Fixing it

If you hear 'está espanado', stop turning! You'll only make it worse. This word is a warning sign.

Stress the End

Portuguese verbs in the infinitive always stress the last syllable. ES-PA-NAR.

Context Clues

If you hear 'espanar' in a garage, think 'screw'. In a living room, think 'dust'. In a bar, think 'leaving'.

Descriptive Power

Using 'espanar' instead of 'limpar' makes your descriptions of housework much more vivid and accurate.

Word Families

Group 'espanar' with other -ar chores like 'lavar', 'passar', and 'cozinhar'.

Polite Chores

Asking 'Posso espanar?' is a polite way to offer help with light cleaning without sounding like you're criticizing a mess.

Puns

You can joke that a dusty person is 'espanável' (dustable). It's not a real word, but it's funny!

याद करें

स्मृति सहायक

Think of a 'SPANner' (the tool). If you use a spanner too hard on a screw, you might ESPANAR (strip) it. Also, imagine 'SPANning' across a table with a feather duster.

दृश्य संबंध

Visualize a giant neon feather duster tickling a dusty shelf. The dust flies away as the word 'ESPANAR' appears in the air.

Word Web

espanador parafuso pó limpeza rosca estante mecânico faxina

चैलेंज

Try to use 'espanar' in three different ways today: once for cleaning, once for a screw, and once as slang for being stressed.

शब्द की उत्पत्ति

From the Vulgar Latin *ex-pannare, where 'ex-' means 'out/away' and 'pannus' means 'cloth/rag'. It originally meant to remove something with a cloth.

मूल अर्थ: To wipe away or remove with a cloth or feather.

Romance (Indo-European)

सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

No specific sensitivities, but be aware that 'espanar' as slang for fleeing can sound a bit childish or very informal.

English speakers often just say 'to dust'. Portuguese makes a distinction between 'limpar o pó' (wiping) and 'espanar' (using a duster).

The character 'Cidinha' in various Brazilian soap operas often carries an espanador. DIY tutorials on Brazilian YouTube for 'parafuso espanado'. Brazilian rock songs using 'espanar' to mean losing one's mind.

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वास्तविक संदर्भ

Household Chores

Vou espanar a casa.
Cadê o espanador?
Não esqueça de espanar atrás da TV.
Espane os livros.

Mechanical Repair

O parafuso espanou.
Como tirar rosca espanada?
Não aperte muito para não espanar.
Essa peça está espanada.

Social Situations (Slang)

Ele espanou da festa.
Não espana agora!
O pessoal espanou geral.
Eu vou espanar daqui.

Art/Antique Care

Espane com cuidado.
Use um espanador de penas.
É preciso espanar as molduras.
Não use água, apenas espane.

Work/Pressure

O chefe espanou com a notícia.
Minha paciência espanou.
O sistema espanou sob carga.
Quase espanei no exame.

बातचीत की शुरुआत

"Você costuma espanar os móveis todo dia ou só uma vez por semana?"

"Você já teve problemas com um parafuso espanado em casa?"

"O que você faz quando sente que vai espanar de tanto estresse?"

"Qual é o melhor tipo de espanador para limpar eletrônicos?"

"Você acha que é mais fácil limpar o pó com um pano ou espanar?"

डायरी विषय

Descreva sua rotina de limpeza doméstica. Você prefere espanar ou passar pano úmido?

Conte sobre uma vez em que você tentou consertar algo e acabou espanando um parafuso.

Relate uma situação em que alguém 'espanou' (fugiu ou perdeu o controle) sob pressão.

Escreva um pequeno guia de como espanar objetos delicados sem quebrá-los.

Reflita sobre a metáfora de 'espanar a poeira' da própria vida e começar algo novo.

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

Technically, yes, or a very soft brush. If you use a cloth, 'limpar' or 'passar um pano' is more accurate.

No, you should use 'varrer' (to sweep) or 'limpar' (to clean/mop) for floors.

It is understood, but 'parafuso moído' or 'parafuso com a rosca moída' is more common there.

It usually means to flake out, run away from a commitment, or lose one's composure under pressure.

Eu espanarei, você espanará, nós espanaremos, eles espanarão. (Or 'vou espanar' in casual speech).

The cleaning sense is neutral/common. The mechanical sense is technical. The 'fleeing' sense is very informal slang.

There isn't a specific one-word noun like 'duster' for a person; you would say 'a pessoa que está espanando'.

Yes, if you are lightly brushing off dust or flour from your jacket, you can say 'espanar a roupa'.

'Desempoeirar' is more formal and literally means 'to de-dust'. 'Espanar' is the everyday word for the action.

No, it comes from 'pannus' (cloth). There is no etymological link to 'Espanha'.

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