This is the 3103rd most frequent Portuguese word.
bafômetro
A "bafômetro" is a breathalyzer used to measure alcohol levels in a person's breath.
The word 'bafômetro' refers to the device used to measure alcohol levels in a person's breath.
O policial pediu para ele soprar no bafômetro.
The officer asked him to blow into the breathalyzer.
Here, 'bafômetro' is mentioned in the context of maintaining the device to ensure accurate readings.
A calibragem do bafômetro deve ser feita regularmente.
The calibration of the breathalyzer must be done regularly.
In this case, 'bafômetro' appears as an object potentially used during field sobriety tests.