atacante
The English word striker is translated into Portuguese as atacante.
Meaning: person who is on strike (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Portugal, the term ponta de lança is used to mean center forward. In Brazil, the slang term Matador is used to describe a prolific goal scorer.
Did you know?
- While atacante refers to the striker in a football match, a person on a labor strike is called a grevista.
- In Portugal, the phrase ponta de lança is used for a center forward, which literally translates to 'spear tip'.
- Because atacante is rooted in 'to attack', it can be used in a non-sporting context to describe a person who is being aggressive or confrontational in a debate.
Examples in context
- O atacante marcou um belo gol na partida.The striker scored a beautiful goal in the match.
Example conversation
Rodrigo and Mariana are discussing a news report about a factory.
- RodrigoVocê viu que há um atacante no portão?Did you see that there is a striker at the gate?
- MarianaSim, Mariana viu a notícia agora.Yes, Mariana saw the news just now.
- RodrigoO atacante parece estar bem decidido.The striker seems to be very determined.
- MarianaEspero que eles cheguem a um acordo.I hope they reach an agreement.
