No. 57 in Portuguese
além
"Além" means "beyond" or "further" in English.
In a sentence
Além do rio, há uma floresta densa.
Beyond the river, there is a dense forest.
In this sentence, 'além' is used to indicate a location beyond a specific point, emphasizing spatial context.
Ele é muito talentoso além de ser dedicado.
He is very talented besides being dedicated.
Here, 'além de' expresses the addition of qualities or aspects, showing a cumulative context.
Ela vê além do que aparenta.
She sees beyond what appears.
In this sentence, 'além' suggests a metaphorical extension of perception, referring to insight or deeper understanding.
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