No. 4,501 in Portuguese
colapso
Collapse; a sudden failure or breakdown.
In a sentence
O colapso da ponte foi causado por problemas estruturais.
The collapse of the bridge was caused by structural problems.
Here, 'colapso' refers to the physical destruction or failure of a bridge, emphasizing structural issues.
Após tantas adversidades, ele teve um colapso emocional.
After so many adversities, he had an emotional breakdown.
In this sentence, 'colapso' signifies a psychological or emotional failure, highlighting personal challenges.
O sistema econômico está à beira do colapso.
The economic system is on the verge of collapse.
Here, the term 'colapso' is used metaphorically to indicate the potential failure or breakdown of an abstract system, in this case, the economy.
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