Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
queima-roupa
Noun
keh-ee-mah-row-pah
Definition
A Portuguese term meaning ‘close range’ or ‘point-blank’, primarily used in contexts related to firearms or shooting.
Examples
- The thief shot the victim à queima-roupa.
- Queima-roupa means that the gun was fired from just a few feet away.
- He passed him the ball at queima-roupa, making it impossible to miss.
Meaning
Refers to a situation where something is done at a very short distance, often implying a direct and immediate action.
Synonyms
- à queima-roupa
- close range
- point-blank