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toque pesado

[ˈtɔ.ki pɛˈza.du]
nounmasculinepl: toques pesados
heavy touch; hard hit; stern approach
1. A forceful or harsh manner of dealing with someone or something; strict or severe treatment
The manager used a heavy touch with the new employees.
O gerente usou um toque pesado com os novos funcionários.
2. In music, a strong or forceful strike on an instrument
The drummer delivered a heavy touch on the cymbals.
O baterista deu um toque pesado nos pratos.
3. A firm grip or pressure applied to something
He applied a heavy touch when kneading the dough.
Ele aplicou um toque pesado ao amassar a massa.
NYC Slang
heavy hand; tough love
Synonyms
mão pesadapunho de ferroabordagem rigorosagolpe forte
Antonyms
toque leveabordagem suavemão leve

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
toque pesado
Common usage in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
toque pesado
Frequently used in business and management contexts
Portugal
toque pesado
Used similarly to Brazilian Portuguese, though 'mão pesada' is also common

Related Idioms & Phrases

dar um toque pesado em alguém (to deal harshly with someone)
com toque pesado (with a heavy hand; strictly)
mão pesada (heavy-handed approach)
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