engasga-se

[ẽ.ɡaʃ.ɡa.sə]

verb

chokes; gags

1. third person singular reflexive form of 'engasgar' - to choke or gag on something

He chokes on his food when he eats too quickly.

Ele se engasga com a comida quando come muito rápido.

2. to struggle or have difficulty speaking

She choked up with emotion while giving the speech.

Ela se engasgou de emoção ao fazer o discurso.

3. to be surprised or shocked into silence

He choked on the news of the accident.

Ele se engasgou com a notícia do acidente.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

engasga-se

standard usage across most of Brazil

São Paulo

engasga-se

commonly used in everyday speech

Portugal

engasga-se

used but less frequent; alternative forms may be preferred

engasga-se nas palavras - to choke on one's words

engasga-se de rir - to choke with laughter

engasga-se de raiva - to choke with anger

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