saborear

[sɐ.bo.ɾi.ˈaɾ]

verb

to savor

1. to taste slowly and with pleasure; to enjoy the flavor of something

He savored every bite of the chocolate cake.

Ele saboreou cada mordida do bolo de chocolate.

2. to enjoy or relish something with appreciation and satisfaction

She savored the moment of victory.

Ela saboreou o momento da vitória.

3. to dwell on something with pleasure; to contemplate enjoyably

He savored the thought of his upcoming vacation.

Ele saboreou a ideia das suas próximas férias.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

saborear

most common usage across Brazil

Portugal

saborear

standard European Portuguese form

Brazil

degustar

alternative, more formal variant

saborear a vitória (to savor the victory)

saborear cada momento (to savor every moment)

saborear a liberdade (to savor freedom)

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