No. 1,329 in Portuguese
céu
Sky.
In a sentence
O céu estava limpo e azul durante o dia.
The sky was clear and blue during the day.
In this sentence, 'céu' refers to the natural atmosphere, with the meaning of 'sky'.
Ela sonha em atingir o céu com suas ideias inovadoras.
She dreams of reaching the heavens with her innovative ideas.
Here, 'céu' symbolizes an elevated state, often associated with success or ideals, translating to 'heavens' or 'sky' in a metaphorical sense.
Sentados sob o céu estrelado, conversaram por horas.
Sitting under the starry sky, they talked for hours.
The word 'céu' in this sentence describes a setting romantic or scenic, referring to the 'starry sky'.
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