engasgo

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See also: engasgó

Portuguese

Etymology 1

Noun

engasgo m (plural engasgos)

  1. choke, choking
  2. obstruction (in the throat)
  3. (figurative) trouble speaking
  4. (Brazil, computing, figurative) delay, hiccup, lag

Etymology 2

Verb

engasgo

  1. first-person singular present indicative of engasgar