No. 2,446 in Portuguese
braços
Arms.
In a sentence
Eu abri os braços para receber meu amigo.
I opened my arms to hug my friend.
In this sentence, 'braços' refers to the physical extremities of the human body, specifically the arms, being used here figuratively to express a welcoming action.
Os braços do sofá estavam desgastados pelo uso.
The arms of the sofa were worn out from use.
Here, 'braços' denotes the side supports of the sofa, showcasing its use in a non-literal anatomical context to describe furniture.
Ele aceitou o desafio com os braços abertos.
He accepted the challenge with open arms.
In this example, 'braços' conveys openness and readiness metaphorically, commonly used in expressions to signify acceptance and enthusiasm.
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