No. 3,141 in Portuguese
chocante
Shocking.
In a sentence
O acidente foi chocante para todos os presentes.
The accident was shocking to everyone present.
Here 'chocante' is used to describe an event that causes a strong and negative emotional reaction.
A revelação chocante mudou tudo o que pensávamos sobre ela.
The shocking revelation changed everything we thought about her.
In this context, 'chocante' describes information or a discovery that has a profound and startling impact.
O filme tinha uma cena chocante que fez todos na sala ficarem em silêncio.
The movie had a shocking scene that made everyone in the room go silent.
Here, 'chocante' is utilized to describe a moment in a narrative that provokes a strong sensory or emotional reaction due to its intensity.
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