apanhar
Portuguese
/ɐ.pɐ.ˈɲaɾ/, /a.pɐ.ˈɲa(ʁ)/, /a.pɐ.ˈɲa(ɹ)/, /a.pɐ.ˈɲa(ɻ)/, /a.pɐ.ˈɲa(χ)/, /a.pɐ.ˈɲaː/
verb
Definitions
- (transitive) to collect, gather
- (transitive) to grab, pick up
- to field (intercept or catch)
- to receive a beating
- (Brazil) to have hardships when trying to achieve an objective
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish, Castilian apañar.
Origin
Spanish
apañar