saracotear

Portuguese

Etymology

Unknown. Perhaps of African origin.

Pronunciation
 
  • IPA(key): (Brazil) /sa.ɾa.ko.teˈa(ʁ)/, [sa.ɾa.ko.teˈa(h)]
    • IPA(key): (São Paulo) /sa.ɾa.ko.teˈa(ɾ)/, [sa.ɾa.ko.teˈa(ɾ)]
    • IPA(key): (Rio de Janeiro) /sa.ɾa.ko.teˈa(ʁ)/, [sa.ɾa.ko.teˈa(χ)]
  • IPA(key): (Portugal) /sɐ.ɾɐ.kuˈtjaɾ/, [sɐ.ɾɐ.kuˈtjaɾ]

  • Hyphenation: sa‧ra‧co‧te‧ar

Verb

saracotear (first-person singular present indicative saracoteio, past participle saracoteado)

  1. to sway, to waddle, especially one's body while dancing
    Synonyms: gingar, requebrar, menear
  2. to be or act anxious, restless, agitated
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