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bullet

[/ˈbʊlɪt/]
nounfemininepl: bullets
bala
1. A small metal projectile fired from a gun or firearm
The bullet pierced through the wall.
A bala atravessou a parede.
2. A typographical symbol (•) used to mark items in a list
Use a bullet point for each item in the list.
Use um ponto de marcação para cada item da lista.
3. Something moving or traveling very fast
The train moved like a bullet.
O trem se movia como uma bala.
NYC Slang
bullet - fast-moving person or thing, as in 'that guy moves like a bullet'
Synonyms
projectileroundshotammunition

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bala
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Portugal
bala
Standard term used in Portugal
General Brazilian
marcador
Alternative term for bullet point in lists

Related Idioms & Phrases

bite the bullet - enfrentar uma situação difícil
magic bullet - solução milagrosa
bullet train - trem de alta velocidade
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