puxar
to pull
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/puˈʃaɾ/
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Cultural Note
'Puxar conversa' means to strike up a conversation. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'puxar o saco' is a colloquial expression meaning to flatter someone to gain favor (similar to 'brown-nosing'). Signs on doors say 'puxe' (pull) vs. 'empurre' (push).
📝 Example Sentences
Puxa a porta para abrir.
Pull the door to open it.
Ele puxou-me pelo braço.
He pulled me by the arm.