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façanha

[fɐˈʃɐ̃ɲɐ]
nounfemininepl: 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
proezafeitofaçanhahazañarealizaçãoempreendimento
Antonyms
fracassoderrotadesastre

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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