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bofete

[bo-FE-te]
nounmasculinepl: bofetes
slap
1. A blow or hit delivered with the open hand, typically on the face or cheek
He received a slap on the face.
Ele recebeu um bofete no rosto.
2. An insult or affront; a humiliating action or remark
His criticism was a slap in the face to her efforts.
A crítica dele foi um bofete aos esforços dela.
NYC Slang
slap
Synonyms
tapapalmadabofetadaafronta
Antonyms
cariciaafago

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bofete
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
bofete
Common in São Paulo region
Portugal
bofetada
Preferred form in Portugal; bofete is less common

Related Idioms & Phrases

dar um bofete em alguém (to slap someone)
um bofete na cara (a slap in the face)
receber um bofete (to receive a slap/insult)
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