This is the 9674th most frequent Portuguese word.
crepitar
To crackle or make a series of sharp, snapping sounds.
In this sentence, 'crepitar' is used to describe the characteristic sound made by burning wood or fire, emphasizing the auditory sensation.
O fogo começou a crepitar à medida que as chamas aumentavam.
The fire began to crackle as the flames grew.
Here, 'crepitar' metaphorically describes the sound produced by the leaves when they are crushed during walking.
Pude ouvir as folhas de outono crepitando sob meus pés enquanto caminhava.
I could hear the autumn leaves crackling under my feet as I walked.
In this case, 'crepitar' expresses the soft sound made by the paper as it is manipulated, providing a sensory detail to the action.