This is the 9609th most frequent Portuguese word.
contusão
"Contusão" means "bruise" or "injury caused by impact."
Here, 'contusão' refers to a physical injury, specifically a bruise or impact-related damage.
Ele sofreu uma contusão no braço durante o jogo.
He suffered a bruise on his arm during the game.
In this sentence, 'contusão' again denotes physical trauma to the skin or underlying tissue, causing discoloration.
A contusão no rosto deixou uma marca visível.
The bruise on the face left a visible mark.
The term 'contusão' in this context emphasizes the healing process required for such injuries.