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raio
[ˈɾa.ju]
noun
masculine
pl: raios
lightning bolt; ray
1.
A flash of lightning; a discharge of electricity in the atmosphere
The lightning struck the tree during the storm.
O raio atingiu a árvore durante a tempestade.
2.
A ray or beam of light
Rays of sunlight entered through the window.
Raios de luz solar entravam pela janela.
3.
A spoke of a wheel
The wheel has broken spokes.
A roda tem raios quebrados.
4.
Used as an exclamation of surprise or annoyance
Darn it!
Raio! Esqueci meu telefone.
NYC Slang
lightning bolt; zap
Synonyms
relâmpago
racha
trovão
feixe
eixo
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
raio
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
raio
Standard usage; also used as a mild curse
Rio de Janeiro
raio
Common in expressions of frustration
Related Idioms & Phrases
raio partisse
que raio
a raios
depressa como um raio
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