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pancada leve

[pɐ̃ˈkaðɐ ˈlɛvɨ]
nounfemininepl: pancadas leves
light blow; gentle hit; soft tap
1. A soft or gentle strike; a blow with minimal force
She gave him a light blow on the shoulder.
Ela deu nele uma pancada leve no ombro.
2. A knock or tap that is not forceful or painful
There was a light knock at the door.
Houve uma pancada leve na porta.
NYC Slang
light tap
Synonyms
tapa levebate-boca levebatida levetoque suavegolpe leve
Antonyms
pancada fortegolpe pesadopancadariasurra

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pancada leve
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
tapa leve
more commonly used than pancada leve in casual speech
São Paulo
pancada leve
standard usage
Portugal
pancada leve
also used, though 'bofetada ligeira' or 'palmada' may be more common

Related Idioms & Phrases

dar uma pancada leve
levar uma pancada leve
pancada leve não dói
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