No. 2,442 in Portuguese
bispo
"Bishop" – a high-ranking Christian cleric or a chess piece.
In a sentence
O bispo conduziu a cerimônia na catedral.
The bishop conducted the ceremony at the cathedral.
In this sentence, 'bispo' refers to a religious figure within the Christian hierarchical structure, specifically an individual with a leadership role in church ceremonies.
Ele foi promovido a bispo após anos de dedicação à igreja.
He was promoted to bishop after years of dedication to the church.
Here, 'bispo' is used to denote the title given to someone recognized for their service and commitment within the clerical domain.
No jogo de xadrez, o bispo se movimenta diagonalmente pelo tabuleiro.
In chess, the bishop moves diagonally across the board.
'Bispo' in this context refers to the chess piece named 'bishop,' which has a specific movement pattern in the game.
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