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pregou

[prɛ'ɡoʊ]
verb
preached
1. past tense of 'pregar' - to deliver a sermon or religious discourse
The priest preached a powerful sermon on Sunday.
O padre pregou um sermão poderoso no domingo.
2. to advocate or promote an idea or belief persistently
He preached the importance of education throughout his career.
Ele pregou a importância da educação durante toda a sua carreira.
3. to nail or fasten with nails (archaic/literal meaning)
He nailed the sign to the wall.
Ele pregou o sinal na parede.
Synonyms
discursouadvogoudefendeuproclamou

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pregou
common usage for both preaching and nailing
Portugal
pregou
standard usage, more commonly used for religious preaching

Related Idioms & Phrases

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pregar para convertidos
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