No. 2,454 in Portuguese
canto
"Corner," "song," or "chant," depending on context.
In a sentence
O canto dos pássaros pela manhã é relaxante.
The singing of the birds in the morning is relaxing.
In this sentence, 'canto' refers to the singing or chirping that birds make, demonstrating its use to describe a sound or melody performed by a creature.
Há um canto aconchegante na sala onde eu gosto de ler.
There is a cozy corner in the room where I like to read.
Here, 'canto' is used to denote a physical corner or a part of a room, showing its spatial meaning.
Ele conquistou o público com seu belo canto.
He captivated the audience with his beautiful singing.
'Canto' in this context refers to the act of singing or vocal performance by a human.
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