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thrills

[/θrɪlz/]
noun/verbpl: thrills
emoções, arrepios, sensações intensas
1. A sudden feeling of excitement or pleasure
The roller coaster gave us thrills.
A montanha-russa nos deu emoções intensas.
2. A tremor or tingling sensation
She felt thrills down her spine.
Ela sentiu arrepios descendo pela sua espinha.
3. To cause someone to feel excitement or pleasure (verb)
The news thrills me.
A notícia me emociona.
NYC Slang
rush, buzz, kick
Synonyms
excitementpleasureexcitementshiverskicksrushes
Antonyms
boredomdullnesstedium

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
emoções, sensações
Most commonly used in everyday speech
Rio de Janeiro
emoção, arrepio
Colloquial usage with emphasis on excitement
São Paulo
adrenalina, emoção
Often used in context of sports and entertainment
Portugal
emoções, tremores
More formal usage; 'tremores' for physical sensations

Related Idioms & Phrases

thrills and spills
get a thrill out of something
thrills of victory
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