terrificadas

Terrificadas is a slang term used in Brazilian Portuguese to describe sensational, outstanding performances or displays, typically in sports, music, or entertainment. The word combines the adjective terrific with the Portuguese suffix -ada, which marks an action, event, or collection of instances.

Origin and spread: The term is thought to have emerged in urban slang circles in the late 20th or early 21st century and has since gained visibility through social media, sports broadcasts, and youth-focused journalism. Its precise origins are difficult to trace, and usage varies by region and community.

Definition and use: A terrificada refers to a single impressive feat or to a sequence of related feats that elicit strong enthusiasm or astonishment from audiences. Examples include a goalkeeper’s heroic save, a guitarist’s daring solo, or a dancer’s high-energy routine. The term is generally neutral but can carry a sense of hype or sensationalism depending on the context.

Grammatical notes: Terrificadas functions as a plural noun in regular usage, with the singular form terrificada. It appears in informal speech and media reporting, sometimes with modifiers such as muito terrificada or uma terrificada to intensify meaning.

See also: neologisms, Brazilian Portuguese slang, sports slang, entertainment slang.