No. 1,703 in Portuguese
clínica
"Clínica" in Portuguese means "clinic" in English, referring to a medical facility for diagnosis and treatment.
In a sentence
Eu fui à clínica para fazer uma consulta médica.
I went to the clinic to have a medical appointment.
Here, 'clínica' refers to a healthcare facility where medical services are provided.
Ela tem uma abordagem clínica para resolver problemas.
She has a clinical approach to solving problems.
In this context, 'clínica' metaphorically denotes an analytical and systematic approach.
A clínica odontológica na esquina tem excelentes dentistas.
The dental clinic at the corner has excellent dentists.
Here, 'clínica' refers specifically to a dental care center.
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