shock
1. A sudden and violent collision or impact between two things
The choque between the two cars was terrible.
O choque entre os dois carros foi terrível.
2. A sudden emotional disturbance or surprise causing distress
She went into shock after hearing the bad news.
Ela entrou em choque após ouvir as más notícias.
3. A medical condition resulting from severe physical or emotional trauma
The patient was in shock and needed immediate medical attention.
O paciente estava em choque e precisava de atenção médica imediata.
4. An electric shock or electrical discharge
He received an electric shock from the faulty wire.
Ele recebeu um choque elétrico do fio defeituoso.
5. A clash or conflict between opposing forces or ideas
There was a choque of cultures in the debate.
Houve um choque de culturas no debate.
Related Idioms & Phrases
choque de realidade (reality check/wake-up call)
em choque (in shock)
levar um choque (to get a shock)
choque cultural (culture shock)
choque elétrico (electric shock)
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