No. 4,510 in Portuguese
comboios
"Comboios" means "trains" in English.
In a sentence
Os comboios rápidos fazem o trajeto em menos de duas horas.
The fast trains make the trip in less than two hours.
Here, 'comboios' refers to 'trains,' describing a means of transportation.
Os comboios de carga transportam mercadorias entre cidades.
The freight trains transport goods between cities.
In this context, 'comboios' is used to indicate 'freight trains,' emphasizing their function in shipping goods.
Vi um grupo de comboios históricos expostos no museu.
I saw a group of historic trains displayed at the museum.
Here, 'comboios' refers to 'historic trains,' highlighting their historical and cultural significance.
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