atingidos

atingidos

"Reached" or "affected."

Here, 'atingidos' refers to being affected or impacted by something, specifically the heavy rain.

Os moradores foram atingidos pela chuva forte.

The residents were affected by the heavy rain.

In this sentence, 'atingidos' expresses achieving or reaching a target or goal.

Suas metas não foram atingidas neste semestre.

Their goals were not achieved this semester.

Here, 'atingidos' means physically struck or hit by an object, in this case, the balls.

Os carros foram atingidos pelas bolas no jogo infantil.

The cars were hit by the balls in the children's game.