No. 1,697 in Portuguese
chamas
"Chamas" means "flames" in English.
In a sentence
As chamas do fogo eram intensas.
The flames of the fire were intense.
Here, 'chamas' refers to the flames, a plural noun used to describe the visible part of the fire.
Tu me chamas para conversar sempre.
You call me to talk often.
In this instance, 'chamas' is the conjugated verb form of 'chamar' in the second person singular (informal 'tu') present tense.
Nunca te esquecerás dessas chamas de paixão.
You will never forget these flames of passion.
Here, 'chamas' again means 'flames', used metaphorically to describe intense passion or emotion.
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