No. 2,463 in Portuguese
choque
"Choque" means "shock" or "collision" in English.
In a sentence
O acidente causou um grande choque entre os motoristas.
The accident caused a great shock among the drivers.
Here, 'choque' refers to a sudden and unexpected experience or impact, specifically the emotional or physical reaction to an event.
Ele levou um choque ao encostar no fio elétrico.
He got an electric shock when he touched the wire.
In this sentence, 'choque' is used to describe the electric discharge felt as a result of touching a live electrical wire.
A discussão terminou em choque de opiniões entre os participantes.
The discussion ended in a clash of opinions among the participants.
Here, 'choque' denotes a conflict or clash, typically between differing viewpoints or perspectives.
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