abalo

[ɐ.ˈba.lu]

nounmasculinepl: abalos

shake, shock, tremor

1. A sudden shaking or trembling movement, especially of the earth

The earthquake caused a strong abalo that knocked over furniture.

O terremoto causou um abalo forte que derrubou móveis.

2. A sudden emotional shock or disturbance; upheaval

The news of his death was a great abalo for the family.

A notícia de sua morte foi um grande abalo para a família.

3. A disruption or disturbance in normal conditions

The scandal caused an abalo in the company's reputation.

O escândalo causou um abalo na reputação da empresa.

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General Brazilian

abalo

Standard usage throughout Brazil

Portugal

abalo

Standard usage, commonly used for earthquake tremors and emotional shocks

levar um abalo - to receive a shock

sofrer um abalo - to suffer a disturbance or shock

abalo sísmico - seismic shock

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