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pesadelos
[pə.sə.ˈðɛ.lus]
noun
masculine
pl: pesadelos
nightmares
1.
disturbing or frightening dreams that occur during sleep
She woke up in a cold sweat from her nightmares.
Ela acordou em frio suor com seus pesadelos.
2.
a situation or experience that is extremely unpleasant or distressing
The traffic jam was a nightmare.
O engarrafamento foi um pesadelo.
NYC Slang
bad dream / nightmare
Synonyms
sonhos ruins
maus sonhos
terror noturno
pesadilhas
Antonyms
sonhos bons
sonhos agradáveis
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
pesadelos
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
pesadelos
standard usage; alternative archaic form 'pesadilhas' sometimes used
São Paulo
pesadelos
common colloquial usage for unpleasant situations
Rio de Janeiro
pesadelos
frequently used metaphorically in everyday speech
Related Idioms & Phrases
ter um pesadelo
acordar de um pesadelo
ser um pesadelo
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