encarnar

This is the 10156th most frequent Portuguese word.


encarnar

To embody, personify, or incarnate.


In this sentence, 'encarnar' is used to describe someone embodying or performing a role or persona effectively.

Ele conseguiu encarnar o papel do personagem principal perfeitamente.

He managed to embody the main character's role perfectly.


Here, 'encarnar' refers to the idea of a spirit taking physical form or being reborn into another body—common in discussions about reincarnation.

Dizem que o espírito encarnou novamente em outro corpo.

They say the spirit reincarnated again in another body.


The usage of 'encarnar' in this sentence pertains to internalizing or taking on a trait or emotion, such as bravery.

Você precisa encarnar a coragem para enfrentar esse desafio.

You need to embody courage to face this challenge.