This is the 5291st most frequent Portuguese word.
pênaltis
Penalties in soccer or football.
Here, 'pênaltis' refers to 'penalty kicks' in a soccer context, signifying important actions in the game's result.
Os pênaltis foram decisivos para a vitória do time.
The penalties were decisive for the team's victory.
In this sentence, 'pênaltis' highlights the act of executing the kick, focusing on the player's preparation.
Ele treinou muito para cobrar os pênaltis com precisão.
He trained a lot to take penalty kicks with precision.
Here, 'pênaltis' implies a procedural part of the game, specifically the tie-breaking sequence using penalty kicks.