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picada repetida

[pi-KA-da he-pe-TI-da]
nounfemininepl: picadas repetidas
repeated sting/bite
1. Multiple stings or bites from an insect or animal occurring in succession or over time
The mosquito caused a picada repetida on his arm throughout the night.
O mosquito causou uma picada repetida no seu braço durante toda a noite.
2. In sports or martial arts, a repeated stabbing or poking motion with a weapon
The fencer's picada repetida strategy wore down his opponent.
A estratégia de picada repetida do esgrimista desgastou seu oponente.
Synonyms
picada múltiplamordida repetidaestocada repetida
Antonyms
picada únicamordida única

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
picada repetida
Standard usage for insect bites or stings
Portugal
ferroada repetida
Alternative term used more commonly in Portugal
São Paulo
picada repetida
Standard usage in urban areas

Related Idioms & Phrases

levar picadas repetidas
sofrer picadas repetidas
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