No. 2,832 in Portuguese
association
Association: A group of people organized for a joint purpose or a connection/relationship between things or concepts.
In a sentence
A associação sem fins lucrativos está organizando um evento para arrecadar fundos.
The non-profit association is organizing an event to raise funds.
Here, 'associação' refers to an organization formed by a group of people with a common purpose, used in the context of social and civic groups.
Há uma associação clara entre exercícios físicos e bem-estar mental.
There is a clear association between physical exercise and mental well-being.
In this example, 'associação' is used to describe the connection or relationship between two concepts, showcasing its abstract usage.
Ele foi à reunião da associação de moradores do bairro.
He went to the meeting of the neighborhood residents' association.
This indicates a group or community organization formed by residents of a locality, emphasizing its local and community-oriented application.
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