Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

peão

noun
/peɪˈɔn/
Definition
A peão is a common term for a pawn in chess.
Examples
  • O peão avançou duas casas no início do jogo. (The pawn moved two squares at the beginning of the game.)
  • Ela sacrificou seu peão para ganhar uma posição melhor no tabuleiro. (She sacrificed her pawn to gain a better position on the board.)
Meaning
In chess, the peão is the piece that moves forward one square, with the option to move two squares on its first move. It captures opponents’ pieces diagonally.
Synonyms
  • peça (piece)
  • peça menor (minor piece)