No. 728 in Portuguese
atacante
"Atacante" means "forward" or "attacker" in sports, particularly in soccer.
In a sentence
O atacante marcou três gols no jogo.
The forward scored three goals in the match.
Here, 'atacante' refers to a forward or striker in a soccer team.
O atacante inesperado deixou os defensores desprevenidos.
The unexpected attacker left the defenders unprepared.
In this context, 'atacante' signifies someone attacking, potentially in a literal or metaphorical sense.
Como atacante, sua responsabilidade é pressionar o adversário constantemente.
As an attacker, your responsibility is to constantly pressure the opponent.
The word 'atacante' emphasizes a role of aggression or initiative-taking, possibly in a strategic or sporty manner.
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