No. 2,439 in Portuguese
barreira
Barrier; obstacle; something that blocks or limits movement or progress.
In a sentence
A barreira na estrada impediu os carros de passarem.
The barrier on the road prevented the cars from passing.
Here, 'barreira' refers to a physical obstacle or barrier placed on the road.
Superar a barreira do idioma foi um grande desafio.
Overcoming the language barrier was a great challenge.
In this sentence, 'barreira' metaphorically represents an obstacle created by differences in language.
A barreira invisível entre os amigos foi causada por um mal-entendido.
The invisible barrier between friends was caused by a misunderstanding.
'Barreira' in this case symbolizes an emotional or relational obstacle between individuals.
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