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façanha
[fɐˈʃɐ̃ɲɐ]
noun
feminine
pl: façanhas
feat, exploit, deed
1.
A remarkable or heroic deed; an outstanding achievement or accomplishment
The explorer's façanha of crossing the desert earned him international recognition.
A façanha do explorador de atravessar o deserto lhe rendeu reconhecimento internacional.
2.
A bold or daring action; a courageous undertaking
It was quite a façanha to climb that mountain without proper equipment.
Foi toda uma façanha escalar essa montanha sem equipamento adequado.
NYC Slang
major accomplishment, amazing feat, big move
Synonyms
proeza
feito
façanha
hazaña
realização
empreendimento
Antonyms
fracasso
derrota
desastre
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
façanha
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
façanha
Standard usage in Portugal; sometimes more formal in tone
Related Idioms & Phrases
fazer façanhas
contar façanhas
façanha de herói
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