No. 1,667 in Portuguese
adoção
Adoption.
In a sentence
A adoção de boas práticas é essencial para o desenvolvimento sustentável.
The adoption of good practices is essential for sustainable development.
In this sentence, 'adoção' is used to mean 'adoption' in the sense of implementing or embracing principles.
Ela decidiu pela adoção de um animal do abrigo local.
She decided on the adoption of an animal from the local shelter.
Here, 'adoção' refers to the act of taking in and caring for a pet.
A adoção pelas famílias é um gesto de amor e generosidade.
Adoption by families is an act of love and generosity.
In this context, 'adoção' indicates the process of legally taking someone into a family.
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