This is the 425th most frequent Portuguese word.
ataque
"Attack" or "assault."
Here, 'ataque' is used metaphorically to describe a sudden and intense occurrence of an emotion, in this case, laughter.
Ele teve um ataque de riso depois da piada.
He had a laughing attack after the joke.
Here, 'ataque' is used in the context of sports, referring to an action or move intended to gain points or advantage.
O jogador marcou um ataque impressionante no jogo.
The player scored an impressive attack in the game.
In this sentence, 'ataque' refers to a military or strategic offensive action against a target.