passos altos / passos barulhentos
1. Heavy footsteps that produce significant noise when walking
I could hear loud steps coming down the hallway.
Eu podia ouvir passos altos vindo pelo corredor.
2. Audible footfalls that are forceful or emphatic
The angry man stormed off with loud steps.
O homem furioso saiu com passos barulhentos.
This phrase is commonly used in both English and Portuguese narratives to create tension or atmosphere in storytelling, particularly in crime fiction, thrillers, and suspenseful contexts. In Brazilian Portuguese, it often appears in literature and film to heighten dramatic moments.
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