sonhar→ to dreamPortuguese word meaning
"sonhar" is a B1-level Portuguese word meaning "to dream". Below you can find 10 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Portuguese conversations.
10 stories
Example Sentences

Buying a Car
Lisa sonhava em ter seu próprio carro.
Lisa dreamed of having her own car.

A Tourist in London
Ela tinha sonhado em visitar esta cidade durante muitos anos.
She had dreamed of visiting this city for many years.

The Little Mermaid
Diferente de suas irmãs, ela sonhava com o mundo acima da água.
Unlike her sisters, she dreamed of the world above the water.

Starting a Business
Ela gostava do seu trabalho, mas sempre sonhava com algo mais.
She enjoyed her job, but she always dreamed of something more.

Studying Abroad
Emma sempre sonhou em estudar em outro paÃs.
Emma had always dreamed of studying in another country.

Treasure Island
Às vezes à noite, ainda sonho com a Ilha do tesouro.
Sometimes at night, I still dream about Treasure Island.

The Night Train
Ela sempre tinha sonhado em viajar pela Europa de comboio.
She had always dreamed of traveling across Europe by train.

The Language Exchange
Maya sempre tinha sonhado em estudar no estrangeiro, mas nunca imaginou que isso realmente aconteceria.
Maya had always dreamed of studying abroad, but she never imagined it would actually happen.

Tokyo Adventure
Emma sempre tinha sonhado visitar o Japão.
Emma had always dreamed of visiting Japan.

Friends Made While Traveling
Maria sempre tinha sonhado em viajar pela Europa, mas nunca tinha encontrado o momento certo.
Maria had always dreamed of traveling through Europe, but she had never found the right time.