feat

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nounpl: feats

façanha

1. A remarkable or extraordinary achievement or accomplishment

Landing on the moon was an incredible feat of engineering.

Pousar na lua foi uma façanha incrível de engenharia.

2. A difficult or impressive deed requiring skill or courage

The acrobat performed an amazing feat on the high wire.

O acrobata realizou uma façanha impressionante na corda bamba.

3. An act or deed, especially one of significance

His heroic feat saved many lives.

Sua façanha heroica salvou muitas vidas.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

façanha

Standard term for an extraordinary achievement

General Brazilian

proeza

Alternative term emphasizing valor or skill

Portugal

façanha

Standard term, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Portugal

feito

Less formal alternative meaning deed or accomplishment

no mean feat - uma façanha não trivial (something quite difficult)

feat of strength - façanha de força (a display of physical power)

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