No. 1,178 in Portuguese
colocação
"Colocação" means "placement" or "arrangement" in English.
In a sentence
A colocação dos móveis na sala foi feita ontem.
The arrangement of the furniture in the living room was done yesterday.
Here, 'colocação' refers to the placement or arrangement of objects in a particular space.
Sua colocação durante a reunião foi muito pertinente e clara.
Your comment during the meeting was very relevant and clear.
In this sentence, 'colocação' implies a statement, observation, or comment made in a conversation or presentation.
Melhorei minha colocação no ranking após o último torneio.
I improved my position in the ranking after the last tournament.
Here, 'colocação' denotes ranking or position in a competitive context, such as sports or assessment.
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