stroke

• Substantivo que designa a interrupção súbita do fluxo sanguíneo no cérebro, causando perda de funções; também se refere a um golpe, um movimento de carinho ou um traço de pincel ou pena.

A noun referring to a sudden interruption in the blood supply to the brain, causing loss of brain function, or an act of hitting or caressing.

1. Medical conditionB2formalmedical

   A sudden interruption of blood supply to the brain, causing loss of brain function.

   Acidente vascular cerebral

   • He suffered a stroke and was rushed to the hospital.
   • High blood pressure increases the risk of having a stroke.
   • The patient is recovering from a mild stroke.

   Sinônimosapoplexycerebral hemorrhagecerebrovascular accidentcva

2. Gentle touchA2formal

   A gentle movement of the hand over a surface, often to show affection.

   Carícia

   • She gave the cat a gentle stroke.
   • He felt a comforting stroke on his shoulder.
   • A soft stroke of her hair calmed her down.

   Sinônimosbrushcaresspatrubtouch

   Antônimosblowhitpunchslap

3. Swimming or rowing movementB1formalsport

   A single complete movement of the arms and legs in swimming or rowing.

   Braçada

   • He took a powerful stroke and moved ahead in the race.
   • The rower's stroke was perfectly synchronized with the team.
   • She practiced her freestyle stroke every morning.

4. Mark made by a brush or penB1formalart

   A single mark made by a brush, pen, or pencil.

   Traço

   • The artist added a final stroke to the painting.
   • Each stroke of the calligraphy brush was deliberate.
   • The drawing was completed with a few quick strokes.

   Sinônimosdashlinemarkslashstreak

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de passar a mão suavemente sobre algo, ou para marcar ou riscar algo com um traço.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving one's hand gently over something, or to mark or cancel with a line.

1. Touch gentlyA2formal

   To move your hand gently over something or someone, often as a sign of affection.

   Acariciar

   • She stroked the cat's fur softly.
   • He stroked her hair to comfort her.
   • The mother stroked her baby's cheek.

   Sinônimoscaressfondlepet

   Antônimoshitjabkickpokepunchslapstrikethump

2. B1formal

   To hit or strike something, especially in sports like tennis or golf.

   Golpear

   • He stroked the ball into the net.
   • She stroked the shuttlecock with precision.
   • The golfer stroked the ball gently towards the hole.

   Sinônimosclouthitknocksmitestriketap

   Antônimoscaresspat