baleado

This is the 3104th most frequent Portuguese word.


baleado

Shot or wounded by a bullet.


Here, 'baleado' is used as a past participle to indicate someone who has received a gunshot wound.

O homem foi baleado durante o assalto.

The man was shot during the robbery.


In this example, 'baleado' is metaphorically used to describe someone who feels deeply affected or hurt emotionally.

Depois do acidente, ele ficou emocionalmente baleado.

After the accident, he was emotionally wounded.


In this case, 'baleado' is colloquially used in some regions to express that someone or a group is tired or worn out, extending its figurative meaning.

Durante o jogo, o time estava totalmente baleado.

During the game, the team was completely exhausted.