No. 898 in Portuguese
aparelho
Device or apparatus.
In a sentence
O aparelho de som está na sala.
The sound system is in the living room.
Here, 'aparelho' refers to a 'device' used for playing music.
Eu preciso de um aparelho para corrigir meus dentes.
I need a device to correct my teeth.
In this sentence, 'aparelho' refers to a 'dental appliance,' specifically braces.
O aparelho público deve ser bem organizado para servir a todos.
The public system should be well organized to serve everyone.
Here, 'aparelho' refers to the 'system' or 'organization' within public administration.
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