No. 730 in Portuguese
chamada
"Chamada" means "call" (telephone call), "roll call," or "summons," depending on context.
In a sentence
Recebi uma chamada de vídeo do meu amigo.
I received a video call from my friend.
In this context, 'chamada' refers to a 'call,' specifically a video call.
A professora fez a chamada no início da aula.
The teacher called the roll at the beginning of the class.
Here, 'chamada' is used to mean the 'roll call,' as in enumerating names of students.
A chamada ao palco foi emocionante.
The call to the stage was exciting.
In this example, 'chamada' signifies an 'invitation' or being summoned to the stage.
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