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Portuguese
Etymology
Uncertain origin. Possibly from des- + Latin ferō (“to carry”). See also disferir and diferir.
Pronunciation
Verb
desferir (first-person singular present desfiro, third-person singular present desfere, first-person singular preterite desferi, past participle desferido)
- to carry out a violent physical interaction
Desferi-lhe um soco.- I gave him a punch.
Desferia fortemente a bola com sua raquete.- He was striking the ball strongly with his racquet.
- to produce notes with a musical instrument
Desferir a guitarra.- To pluck the guitar.
Conjugation
Synonyms
- (to carry out a physical interaction): dar
- (to use a musical instrument): tocar