hazaña

[a.θa.ˈɲa]

nounfemininepl: hazañas

proeza

1. A remarkable or heroic deed; a great achievement or accomplishment

His rescue of the drowning child was a true hazaña.

Seu resgate da criança que se afogava foi uma verdadeira proeza.

2. An extraordinary feat requiring skill, courage, or determination

Climbing that mountain was quite a hazaña for the elderly climber.

Escalar aquela montanha foi uma verdadeira proeza para o alpinista idoso.

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General Brazilian

proeza

Most common translation in Brazilian Portuguese

Brazil

façanha

Also used, slightly more literary

Portugal

façanha

Preferred term in European Portuguese

Portugal

proeza

Also acceptable in Portugal

hacer una hazaña - to accomplish a great feat

hazaña de armas - feat of arms (military accomplishment)

una hazaña digna de recuerdo - a memorable achievement

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