This is the 11620th most frequent Portuguese word.
penhorar
To pawn, pledge, or seize as collateral for a debt.
In this sentence, 'penhorar' is used in the context of pawning an item as collateral for a loan.
Ele decidiu penhorar o relógio para conseguir algum dinheiro.
He decided to pawn the watch to get some money.
Here, 'penhorar' is employed to indicate that an asset is being taken or secured due to default on financial obligations.
O banco ameaçou penhorar a casa devido às dívidas.
The bank threatened to foreclose on the house due to debts.
In this example, 'penhorar' refers to the action of offering items of value as a guarantee for money.