No. 1,454 in Portuguese
adesão
"Adesão" means "adhesion" or "membership," referring to the act of joining, sticking, or agreeing to something.
In a sentence
A adesão ao clube foi um sucesso.
The enrollment in the club was a success.
Here, 'adesão' refers to the act of joining or enrolling in an organization or membership, highlighting affiliation.
A adesão dos cidadãos à campanha de reciclagem está aumentando.
The citizens' commitment to the recycling campaign is increasing.
In this sentence, 'adesão' conveys the idea of active participation or support for a cause or initiative.
Este material oferece excelente adesão para aplicações industriais.
This material provides excellent adhesion for industrial applications.
Here, 'adesão' describes the physical property of adhesion or sticking of materials, emphasizing suitability for usage contexts.
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