No. 840 in Portuguese
chama
"Chama" means "flame" in English.
In a sentence
A chama da vela permaneceu acesa durante toda a noite.
The flame of the candle remained lit throughout the entire night.
Here, 'chama' is used as a noun meaning 'flame'.
Ele chama pelo irmão sempre que precisa de ajuda.
He calls for his brother whenever he needs help.
Here, 'chama' is used as a verb, meaning 'to call.'
A cidade é conhecida pela intensa chama cultural.
The city is known for its intense cultural fervor.
Here, 'chama' is used figuratively, describing fervor or passion.
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