ligar→ to callPortuguese word meaning
"ligar" is a A1-level Portuguese word meaning "to call". Below you can find 11 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Portuguese conversations.
11 stories
Example Sentences
Two Friends Planning
Maria liga para sua amiga Julia.
Maria calls her friend Julia on the phone.
The Video Call
'Podemos ligar para a vovó?' pergunta Mia.
'Can we call Grandma?' Mia asks.
Calling in Sick
Ele precisa ligar para seu chefe.
He needs to call his boss.
The Wrong Phone Call
Emma quer ligar para a sua amiga Lisa.
Emma wants to call her friend Lisa.
Canceling an Appointment
Ela liga para o consultório médico.
She calls the doctor's office.
Learning to Drive
Durante a primeira aula, Emma praticou ligar e parar o carro.
During the first lesson, Emma practiced starting and stopping the car.
The Mysterious Package
Sarah decidiu ligar para sua mãe.
Sarah decided to call her mother.
Computer Problems
Ela ligou o filtro de linha e o computador iniciou.
She turned on the power strip and the computer started.
Keeping in Touch
Ela criou um horário para ligar aos seus entes queridos.
She created a schedule for calling her loved ones.
Making Weekend Plans
Ela ligou para sua melhor amiga Sophie.
She called her best friend Sophie.
The Utility Bill Problem
Ela decidiu ligar à companhia de eletricidade imediatamente.
She decided to call the electricity company right away.