No. 2,010 in Portuguese
barragem
A "barragem" is a dam or barrier built to hold back water.
In a sentence
A barragem foi construída para controlar a vazão do rio.
The dam was built to control the river flow.
In this sentence, 'barragem' refers to a concrete or earthen structure built across a river or stream to manage water flow or create a reservoir.
Durante a caminhada, avistamos uma barragem ao longe.
During the hike, we spotted a dam in the distance.
Here, 'barragem' denotes a dam seen as a physical landmark in the landscape.
Eles perceberam uma barragem feita de árvores caídas bloqueando a trilha.
They noticed a barricade made of fallen trees blocking the trail.
In this context, 'barragem' is used to mean a barrier or obstruction, showcasing a metaphorical application compared to its literal structural meaning.
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