bate-boca

Portuguese

Pronunciation

 

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /ˌba.t͡ʃiˈbo.kɐ/

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /ˌba.t͡ʃiˈbo.kɐ/
  • (Southern Brazil) IPA^(key): /ˌba.teˈbo.ka/

Noun

bate-boca m (plural bate-bocas)

1. (Brazil, informal) verbal fight, argument

   Synonyms: discussão, barraco

2. (Brazil, informal) several exalted voices, collectively

   Synonym: algazarra

3. (Brazil, informal) informal conversation

   Synonym: bate-papo