No. 982 in Portuguese
chave
Key.
In a sentence
Ele me entregou uma chave para abrir a porta.
He handed me a key to open the door.
In this sentence, the word 'chave' refers to a physical key for unlocking a door, showcasing its literal meaning.
A educação é a chave para o sucesso.
Education is the key to success.
Here, 'chave' is used metaphorically to signify something crucial or essential, demonstrating its figurative usage.
Encontrei a solução chave para o problema.
I found the key solution to the problem.
In this example, 'chave' modifies 'solução', indicating a significant or primary attribute, thus used as an adjective.
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