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esturro

nounmasculineregional/iʃˈtuʁu/rare

es·tur·ro

Definition

(Regionalism, mainly Alentejo) A strong blow; a violent hit. By extension, a severe reprimand.

Regional use, more common in Alentejo.

The horse gave the stable door a loud esturro.
He got an esturro from the boss for being late.

Etymology

Origem obscura, possivelmente onomatopeica.

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