paulada

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Portuguese[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From pau +‎ -l- +‎ -ada.[1][2]

Pronunciation[edit]

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /pawˈla.dɐ/ [paʊ̯ˈla.dɐ]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /pawˈla.da/ [paʊ̯ˈla.da]

  • Hyphenation: pau‧la‧da

Noun[edit]

paulada f (plural pauladas)

  1. the act of striking with a wooden stick
  2. (by extension) strike; blow (the act of hitting strongly)
    Synonyms: bordoada, pancada, cacetada, porrada

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