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martelo — meaning in English

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English meaning

hammer noun A hand tool with a heavy head, used for driving nails, breaking things apart, or shaping metal.
malleus noun In anatomy, the small hammer-shaped bone in the middle ear.

Senses

martelo is used for these senses in English:

hammer (firearms) A moving part of a firearm that strikes the firing pin to discharge a gun.
malleus (anatomy) The small hammer-shaped bone of the middle ear.

hammer — full definition

noun A hand tool with a heavy head, used for driving nails, breaking things apart, or shaping metal.
verb To strike something repeatedly, whether with an actual hammer, a fist, or figuratively with words.
verb To defeat someone decisively, or to put heavy strain on a system.

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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”.

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”.

Related Portuguese words

cão percussor martelar