desmaiar

Signification

1. (pronominal) to faint
2. (intransitive) to dismay; to falter; to become discouraged; to weaken

Prononcé comme (IPA)

[desmaˈjar]

Étymologie

From Old Galician-Portuguese desmayar (13th century), from Old French esmaiier, from Proto-Germanic *magaz (“strong”).