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streaks

[/striːks/]
noun/verbpl: N/A (already plural form)
listras, rajadas, sequências
1. Long thin lines or bands of a different color or substance
There were dark streaks on the window.
Havia listras escuras na janela.
2. A continuous series of similar events or actions
The team is on a winning streak.
O time está em uma sequência de vitórias.
3. A characteristic or quality of a person's personality
She has a stubborn streak in her.
Ela tem uma tendência teimosa nela.
4. Third person singular present tense of 'streak' - to move quickly
He streaks across the field.
Ele passa rapidamente pelo campo.
Synonyms
linesbandsstripesrunssequencestraits

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
listras, rajadas, sequências
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
listras, sequências
Prefers 'sequências' for consecutive events
Rio de Janeiro
listras, rajadas
Common usage of both terms
Portugal
riscas, sequências, traços
Prefers 'riscas' for lines; 'traços' for personality traits

Related Idioms & Phrases

on a streak
winning streak
losing streak
break the streak
have a streak of something
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