This is the 10336th most frequent Portuguese word.
estranhei
"I found it strange" or "I was surprised."
Expresses a feeling of finding something unusual or unexpected.
Estranhei o comportamento do meu amigo ontem.
I found my friend's behavior yesterday strange.
Indicates an initial reaction of unfamiliarity.
No começo, estranhei a comida diferente, mas acabei gostando.
At first, I found the different food unusual, but I ended up liking it.
Conveys the experience of feeling out of place or unfamiliar with a new environment.