No. 1,295 in Portuguese
abastecimento
Supply or provisioning.
In a sentence
O abastecimento de água na cidade foi interrompido devido a um problema técnico.
The water supply in the city was interrupted due to a technical problem.
Here, 'abastecimento' is used to refer to the supply or provision of water for city services.
Preciso ir ao posto para fazer o abastecimento do carro antes de viajar.
I need to go to the station to refuel the car before traveling.
In this case, 'abastecimento' relates specifically to fueling a vehicle.
O governo tomou medidas para melhorar o abastecimento de alimentos nas áreas mais afetadas pela crise.
The government took measures to improve the supply of food in the areas most affected by the crisis.
Here, 'abastecimento' signifies the distribution and provision of food to certain areas.
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