No. 3,765 in Portuguese
baleeiros
"Whalers" - people or ships involved in hunting whales.
In a sentence
Os baleeiros partiram para a caça às baleias ao amanhecer.
The whalers set out for whale hunting at dawn.
Here, 'baleeiros' refers specifically to individuals or groups engaged in hunting whales.
Os antigos baleeiros da vila são lembrados pelo seu trabalho árduo.
The old whalers from the village are remembered for their hard work.
In this sentence, 'baleeiros' indicates historical members of a community known for whale hunting.
Organizações ambientais protestam contra operações de baleeiros em águas internacionais.
Environmental organizations protest against whaler operations in international waters.
The term 'baleeiros' here refers to entities or vessels conducting whaling activities.
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