puncture

US /ˈpʌŋk.tʃɚ/
UK /ˈpʌŋk.tʃɚ/
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1.

furo, perfuração

a small hole in a tire or other inflatable object, caused by a sharp object

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I got a puncture on my way to work.
Tive um pneu furado a caminho do trabalho.
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The balloon had a small puncture and slowly deflated.
O balão tinha um pequeno furo e esvaziou lentamente.
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1.

furar, perfurar

to make a small hole in something with a sharp object

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He accidentally punctured the tire with a nail.
Ele acidentalmente furou o pneu com um prego.
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The doctor will puncture the skin to draw blood.
O médico vai perfurar a pele para tirar sangue.
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2.

abalar, minar

to suddenly lose confidence or strength

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His confidence was completely punctured after the failure.
Sua confiança foi completamente abalada após o fracasso.
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The team's morale was punctured by the late goal.
O moral da equipe foi abalado pelo gol tardio.
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lumbar puncture