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colisão

[ko-li-ZÃO]
nounfemininepl: colisões
collision
1. A violent crash between two or more objects or vehicles
The car accident resulted in a serious collision.
O acidente de carro resultou em uma colisão séria.
2. A conflict or disagreement between ideas, interests, or principles
There was a collision of opinions during the meeting.
Houve uma colisão de opiniões durante a reunião.
3. In physics, the action of two or more objects striking against each other
The collision between particles releases energy.
A colisão entre partículas libera energia.
NYC Slang
crash, smash-up, fender-bender
Synonyms
choqueimpactoembateencontrãopancadaconflito
Antonyms
harmoniaacordoconsonância

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
colisão
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
colisão
Standard usage; sometimes 'batida' in informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
colisão
Standard usage; colloquially 'pancada' or 'batida'
Portugal
colisão
Standard term; also used 'embate' or 'choque'

Related Idioms & Phrases

colisão de interesses
colisão frontal
entrar em colisão com alguém
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