Meaning
To experience a sudden, severe pain, often after a blow to the head.
Cultural Background
Very common in casual speech, often used in sports commentary. Used similarly, though sometimes with a slightly more reserved tone. Widely understood and used in urban centers. Used in the same context of physical accidents.
Context is everything
Always ensure the context of a physical blow is clear.
Meaning
To experience a sudden, severe pain, often after a blow to the head.
Context is everything
Always ensure the context of a physical blow is clear.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Depois de bater a cabeça, eu comecei a ___.
The idiom for feeling dizzy after a head blow is 'ver as estrelas'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesDepois de bater a cabeça, eu comecei a ___.
The idiom for feeling dizzy after a head blow is 'ver as estrelas'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is very informal.
Related Phrases
ficar tonto
synonymto get dizzy
dar uma cabeçada
builds onto headbutt/hit head
