voada

This is the 12857th most frequent Portuguese word.


voada

"Voada" (noun) refers to a quick flight or swift movement through the air.


Here, 'voada' is used metaphorically to indicate a swift and abrupt action during the conversation.

Ela deu uma voada na conversa e mudou de assunto.

She made a sudden change in the conversation and switched subjects.


In this sentence, 'voada' refers to a literal quick flight, describing the movement of the bird.

A ave fez uma voada rápida ao avistar perigo.

The bird made a quick flight upon spotting danger.


In this example, 'voada' conveys an imaginative or figurative sense of flying, expressing a feeling or daydreaming state.

Depois de acordar, senti como se tivesse dado uma voada durante a noite.

After waking up, I felt as if I had flown during the night.