WordafundarMeaningto sinkPart of speechverbPronunciationCoursePortuguese (Portugal)LessonConcessive clauses (apesar de + personal infinitive)Usages of afundarApesar de os marinheiros atirarem a âncora, o navio pode afundar.Despite the sailors throwing the anchor, the ship may sink.Apesar de as ondas baterem no barco, ele não afunda.Despite the waves hitting the boat, it does not sink.