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pancada

[pɐ̃ˈkaðɐ]
nounfemininepl: pancadas
blow, hit, strike
1. A forceful hit or strike with the hand, object, or body part
He received a heavy blow to the head.
Ele recebeu uma pancada forte na cabeça.
2. A sudden loud noise or sound
The thunder made a loud crash.
O trovão fez uma pancada barulhenta.
3. A stroke or beating in sports or activities
The boxer landed a powerful punch.
O boxeador desferiu uma pancada poderosa.
4. Misfortune, hardship, or difficult experience
Life has dealt him many blows.
A vida desferiu-lhe muitas pancadas.
NYC Slang
whack, hit, smack
Synonyms
golpebofetadamurrosocopancadinha
Antonyms
cariciaafago

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pancada
Most common usage, refers to physical blows or strikes
Rio de Janeiro
pancada
Common in colloquial speech; also used metaphorically for bad luck
São Paulo
pancada
Standard usage, sometimes shortened to 'pancadinha' for lighter hits
Portugal
pancada
Used but less frequent than 'pancadada'; more formal contexts prefer 'golpe'

Related Idioms & Phrases

pancada no peito (figurative: a shocking revelation or bad news)
dar uma pancada (to strike or hit someone)
levar uma pancada (to receive a blow or suffer misfortune)
pancada de realidade (a harsh reality check)
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