No. 1,675 in Portuguese
aquecimento
Warming or heating.
In a sentence
O aquecimento global está causando mudanças climáticas.
Global warming is causing climate changes.
Here, 'aquecimento' refers to the process of warming, specifically related to the environmental phenomenon of 'global warming'.
Fiz um aquecimento antes do treino para preparar os músculos.
I did a warm-up before the training to prepare the muscles.
In this case, 'aquecimento' refers to the act of warming up, such as exercises performed prior to physical activity to prepare the body.
Durante o inverno, é importante ter um sistema de aquecimento eficiente.
During winter, it is important to have an efficient heating system.
This usage relates to 'aquecimento' as a heating process, specifically referring to systems providing warmth to spaces during cold seasons.
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