mexer

Senses

1. 1.

   to move, to stir

   to change position or cause something to change position

2. 2.

   to stir, to mix

   to blend or agitate ingredients in cooking or drinks

3. 3.

   to fidget, to move restlessly

   to move around frequently or nervously

4. 4.

   to meddle, to interfere

   to intrude or involve oneself in someone else's affairs

Examples

• "Não mexa no bolo, que ainda está quente!"

  Don't touch the cake; it's still hot!

• "Você precisa mexer a massa para ficar homogênea."

  You need to stir the batter so it becomes homogeneous.

• "Ele não para de mexer na cadeira durante a aula."

  He can't stop fidgeting in his chair during class.

Usage

Common and versatile verb in everyday Brazilian Portuguese. "Mexer com" (to meddle with/mess with) is a frequent collocation. Can be reflexive: "mexer-se" (to move oneself, to hurry). Often used in imperative or continuous contexts.