This is the 2463rd most frequent Portuguese word.
choque
"Choque" means "shock" or "collision" in English.
Here, 'choque' refers to a sudden and unexpected experience or impact, specifically the emotional or physical reaction to an event.
O acidente causou um grande choque entre os motoristas.
The accident caused a great shock among the drivers.
In this sentence, 'choque' is used to describe the electric discharge felt as a result of touching a live electrical wire.
Ele levou um choque ao encostar no fio elétrico.
He got an electric shock when he touched the wire.
Here, 'choque' denotes a conflict or clash, typically between differing viewpoints or perspectives.