pesadilla

[pe.sa.ˈði.ʎa]

nounfemininepl: pesadillas

pesadelo

1. A disturbing or frightening dream that occurs during sleep

I had a terrible nightmare last night.

Tive um pesadelo terrível ontem à noite.

2. An extremely unpleasant or frightening experience or situation

The traffic jam was an absolute nightmare.

O congestionamento foi um pesadelo absoluto.

3. A person or thing that is a source of great anxiety or distress

This project has become my worst nightmare.

Este projeto tornou-se meu pior pesadelo.

NYC Slang

bad dream, rough night

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General Brazilian

pesadelo

Most common term used in Brazil

Portugal

pesadelo

Standard term used in European Portuguese

General

mau sonho

Alternative expression meaning 'bad dream'

pesadilla recurrente (recurring nightmare)

convertirse en una pesadilla (to become a nightmare)

vivir una pesadilla (to live a nightmare)

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