This is the 5152nd most frequent Portuguese word.
ofensa
"Ofensa" means "offense" or "insult" in English.
Used to describe an act or expression causing emotional or personal harm.
Aquela palavra foi uma clara ofensa aos seus valores.
That word was a clear offense to his values.
Refers to an unintended or mistaken act causing an insult.
Ele tentou fazer humor, mas acabou por dizer uma ofensa sem querer.
He tried to be humorous but ended up saying an offense unintentionally.
Refers to a remembered instance of being insulted or disrespected.