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soluça

/so.ˈlu.sɐ/intermediate Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.verb

Third-person singular present indicative of 'soluçar', meaning to hiccup or to sob uncontrollably.

Example Sentences:
  • Ela soluça sempre que assiste a filmes tristes.
  • A criança soluça de tanto chorar após cair.
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'singultus', meaning a sob or hiccup. The word evolved through Old Portuguese 'soluçar', maintaining the onomatopoeic quality that mimics the involuntary sound of a hiccup or a sob.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of someone 'so low' (solu-) that they are sobbing or hiccuping from sadness.

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Frequently Asked Questions About “soluça

1. What is the meaning of “soluça” in English?

In English, soluça (verb) is defined as: “Third-person singular present indicative of 'soluçar', meaning to hiccup or to sob uncontrollably.”.

2. How do you use “soluça” in a sentence?

Ela soluça sempre que assiste a filmes tristes.

3. What are English synonyms of “soluça”?

4. What is the etymology and word origin of “soluça”?

Derived from the Latin 'singultus', meaning a sob or hiccup. The word evolved through Old Portuguese 'soluçar', maintaining the onomatopoeic quality that mimics the involuntary sound of a hiccup or a sob.