aturar

Senses

1. 1.

   to put up with, to tolerate, to stand

   to endure someone or something annoying or unpleasant

2. 2.

   to bear, to endure

   to withstand difficult situations or conditions

Examples

• "Não aguento mais aturar esse barulho todos os dias."

  I can't stand putting up with this noise every day anymore.

• "Ela atura o chefe mal-humorado há anos."

  She's been putting up with her bad-tempered boss for years.

• "Como você consegue aturar tanta gente reclamando?"

  How do you manage to tolerate so many people complaining?

Usage

Informal to neutral register. Commonly used with people, situations, or conditions that are irritating or difficult. Often appears with negation (não aturar) to express intolerance. Very similar to "aguentar" but slightly more colloquial.