This is the 10691st most frequent Portuguese word.
grappling
"Grappling" in Portuguese refers to a combat technique involving close fighting, grabbing, and applying holds or locks to control or defeat an opponent, commonly used in martial arts like Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
The word 'grappling' is used as a noun to refer to a type of close combat training.
O lutador estava treinando grappling para melhorar suas habilidades no combate corpo a corpo.
The fighter was training grappling to improve his hand-to-hand combat skills.
The word 'grappling' is used as a verb meaning to engage in close combat or struggle.
Eles começaram o grappling na competição, mostrando grande técnica e força.
They began grappling in the competition, displaying great technique and strength.
Here, 'grappling' is metaphorically used as a verbal noun to describe dealing with challenges.