No. 2,022 in Portuguese
chamadas
"Chamadas" means "calls" in English.
In a sentence
Tenho várias chamadas importantes para atender hoje.
I have several important calls to handle today.
In this sentence, 'chamadas' refers to telephone calls or communications.
As chamadas para o concurso devem ser feitas até o fim do mês.
The applications for the contest should be made by the end of the month.
Here, 'chamadas' refers to the act of applying or formally requesting participation in an event.
As chamadas pela justiça ecoaram na praça.
The calls for justice echoed in the square.
In this context, 'chamadas' are appeals or cries directed towards some cause or entity.
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