No. 1,184 in Portuguese
consulta
"Consulta" in Portuguese means "consultation" or "appointment," typically with a professional like a doctor or lawyer.
In a sentence
Agendei uma consulta médica para a próxima quinta-feira.
I scheduled a medical appointment for next Thursday.
Here, 'consulta' is used as 'appointment', specifically for a medical check-up.
A consulta aos documentos foi necessária para concluir o relatório.
The consultation of the documents was necessary to conclude the report.
In this context, 'consulta' means 'consultation' or 'review', referring to accessing information for reference purposes.
Durante a consulta, o especialista deu várias sugestões.
During the consultation, the specialist provided various suggestions.
Here, 'consulta' refers to an 'exchange' or 'discussion' of professional advice during an arranged meeting or session.
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