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golpe leve

[ˈɡɔl.pɨ ˈle.vɨ]
nounmasculinepl: golpes leves
light blow, gentle tap, light strike
1. A soft or gentle hit, strike, or blow with minimal force
He gave the ball a light tap with the racket.
Ele deu um golpe leve na bola com a raquete.
2. In sports or games, a minor or soft strike
The boxer landed a light blow to test his opponent's defense.
O boxeador desferiu um golpe leve para testar a defesa do adversário.
3. A subtle or minor setback or difficulty
The criticism was a light blow to his confidence.
A crítica foi um golpe leve à sua confiança.
NYC Slang
light tap, soft hit, gentle shot
Synonyms
toque levepancada levebatida levebaque leve
Antonyms
golpe fortegolpe duropancada forte

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
golpe leve
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
golpe leve
common colloquial usage
São Paulo
golpe leve
standard usage
Portugal
pancada leve
more commonly used than 'golpe leve'

Related Idioms & Phrases

dar um golpe leve
receber um golpe leve
sofrer um golpe leve
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