Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

chumbar

verb

/ʃumˈbaɹ/

Definition

To hit or strike someone, often used in an aggressive context.

Examples

Ele decidiu chumbar o adversário durante a luta. (He decided to hit the opponent during the fight.)
Se você não estudar, pode chumbar na prova. (If you don’t study, you might fail the test.)

Meaning

In Portuguese, ‘chumbar’ usually refers to the act of striking, often implying a forceful action. It can also be used informally to mean to fail at something, especially in a test or examination.