No. 327 in Portuguese
aplicativo
"Aplicativo" in Portuguese refers to a "software application" or "app."
In a sentence
Eu baixei um aplicativo muito útil para aprender idiomas.
I downloaded a very useful app to learn languages.
Here, 'aplicativo' refers to a software application, commonly shortened to 'app', on a mobile device or computer.
O aplicativo para editar fotos que eu uso é muito fácil.
The app for editing photos that I use is very easy.
In this case, 'aplicativo' again refers to a specific software program designed for photo editing.
Eles estão desenvolvendo um novo aplicativo para melhorar a produtividade.
They are developing a new app to enhance productivity.
Here, 'aplicativo' is mentioned in the context of the process of software development for productivity enhancement.
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