No. 2,009 in Portuguese
baixas
"Baixas" in English means "casualties," "losses," or "low levels," depending on context.
In a sentence
As temperaturas estão muito baixas hoje.
The temperatures are very low today.
Here, the word "baixas" is used as an adjective to describe the low level of temperatures.
Houve baixas significativas entre os trabalhadores este mês.
There were significant losses among the workers this month.
In this sentence, "baixas" refers to losses or absences, exemplifying its use as a noun.
Precisamos evitar baixas no orçamento do próximo ano.
We need to avoid cutbacks in next year's budget.
Here, "baixas" indicates reductions or cutbacks, showing its contextual use as a noun.
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