No. 2,438 in Portuguese
barragens
"Dams"
In a sentence
As barragens ajudam a controlar o fluxo de água dos rios.
Dams help control the flow of water in rivers.
In this sentence, 'barragens' refers to structures built to retain water, commonly used in river management.
Durante a tempestade, as barragens foram testadas pela grande quantidade de chuva.
During the storm, the dams were tested by the heavy rainfall.
Here, 'barragens' denotes elements subjected to stress from natural conditions, highlighting their protective function.
No projeto de engenharia, as barragens desempenham um papel fundamental na geração de energia.
In the engineering project, dams play an essential role in energy generation.
The term 'barragens' in this sentence is used in the context of energy infrastructure, emphasizing its utility in renewable energy systems.
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