panga

This is the 11547th most frequent Portuguese word.


panga

A type of machete or small boat.


Here, 'panga' is used to refer to a type of fish.

Ele pescou um panga grande no rio.

He caught a large panga fish in the river.


In this context, 'panga' is used to mean 'machete', a tool.

Cuidado para não cortar demais com a panga!

Be careful not to cut too much with the machete!


'Panga' here is metaphorically used to describe a chaotic or messy situation.

A discussão virou uma panga entre os dois grupos.

The discussion turned into a chaotic dispute between the two groups.