Portuguese · Common Verbs
Morar
[/moˈɾaʁ/]
To live (in a place)
Beginnerverb
Definition
To reside or have one's home in a specified place.
Residir ou ter seu lar em um lugar específico.
Example
Moro no Brasil há dez anos.
I have lived in Brazil for ten years.
Etymology
'Morar' comes from the Latin 'morari', which means 'to dwell' or 'to stay'. The term evolved to specifically indicate living in a place.
How & Where It’s Used
'Morar' is commonly used in informal conversations and written forms, relevant across various socio-economic backgrounds and mainly used in Portuguese-speaking countries.