lunge in Portuguese

lunge in Portuguese is impulso, afundo, passada — lunge means a sudden forward movement, such as an attack with a sword or an attempt to grab something.

lunge in Portuguese

impulso

noun

A sudden forward movement, especially with a sword.

afundo

noun

An exercise performed by stepping forward one leg while kneeling with the other leg, then returning to a standing position.

passada

noun

An exercise performed by stepping forward one leg while kneeling with the other leg, then returning to a standing position.

impulsionar

verb

(ambitransitive) To (cause to) make a sudden forward movement (present participle: lunging).

What does "lunge" mean?

noun A sudden forward movement, such as an attack with a sword or an attempt to grab something.
"He made a lunge for the ball but missed it by inches."
noun An exercise in which you step forward with one leg and bend both knees before standing back up.
"She added twenty lunges to her morning workout."
verb To move suddenly and forcefully forward.
"The dog lunged at the mail carrier through the gate."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

lunge in a sentence

He made a lunge for the ball but missed it by inches.
She added twenty lunges to her morning workout.
The dog lunged at the mail carrier through the gate.
He lunged forward to catch the falling vase.

Similar words in Portuguese

hurl thrust

Common Portuguese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "lunge" in Portuguese?

"lunge" in Portuguese is impulso, afundo, passada. lunge means: A sudden forward movement, such as an attack with a sword or an attempt to grab something.

How do you use "lunge" in a sentence?

Example: "He made a lunge for the ball but missed it by inches." In Portuguese, "lunge" is impulso, afundo, passada.

Are there other ways to say "lunge" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "lunge": impulso, afundo, passada, impulsionar.

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