No. 4,412 in Portuguese
bancadas
"Bancadas" in English refers to "benches" or "work surfaces," and can also mean "groups" or "factions" in a political context.
In a sentence
As bancadas da cozinha estavam muito limpas.
The kitchen counters were very clean.
In this sentence, 'bancadas' refers to the flat surfaces, usually in kitchens, where you prepare food or place items.
Os estudantes estavam agrupados em bancadas no laboratório.
The students were grouped in workbenches in the laboratory.
Here, 'bancadas' refers to work surfaces or tables used in a laboratory or workshop setting.
As duas bancadas de partidos discutiram o novo projeto de lei.
The two party benches discussed the new bill.
In this context, 'bancadas' represents political groups or blocs within government or legislative settings.
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