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fragor

[fɾaˈɡoɾ]
nounmasculinepl: fragores
loud noise, roar, crash
1. A loud, sudden, and often violent sound; a crash or roar
The fragor of the explosion echoed through the valley.
O fragor da explosão ecoou pelo vale.
2. A continuous loud noise; clamor or din
The fragor of the crowd made it impossible to hear anything else.
O fragor da multidão tornava impossível ouvir qualquer outra coisa.
3. In literary or formal contexts, tumultuous noise or uproar
The fragor of battle filled the air.
O fragor da batalha preencheu o ar.
Synonyms
estrondobarulhoruídobramidotrovão
Antonyms
silêncioquietudecalma

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fragor
Used in formal and literary contexts; less common in everyday speech
Portugal
fragor
More commonly used than in Brazil; found in both formal and literary Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

fragor de guerra (din of war)
fragor das armas (clash of weapons)
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