No. 370 in Portuguese
central
"Central" in Portuguese means "central" or "middle," referring to something located at or near the center or most important part.
In a sentence
A estação de trem central fica no coração da cidade.
The central train station is located in the heart of the city.
Here, 'central' serves as an adjective describing the train station, indicating its primary importance or central location within the transportation network or city.
A ideia central do texto é promover a conscientização ambiental.
The central idea of the text is to promote environmental awareness.
In this context, 'central' is used as an adjective to express 'main' or 'key' idea, denoting its primary significance or focus in the context of the text.
No planejamento urbano, as vias centrais devem ser priorizadas.
In urban planning, central roads must be prioritized.
Here, 'centrais', the plural form of 'central', describes roads that are essential or located in the central area of a city, spotlighting their importance in urban planning.
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