No. 507 in Portuguese
coração
"Heart" – the organ that pumps blood or symbol of love/emotion.
In a sentence
O coração é um dos órgãos mais vitais do corpo humano.
The heart is one of the most vital organs in the human body.
Here, 'coração' refers to the literal organ within the human body responsible for pumping blood.
Minha amiga tem um coração muito generoso com todos.
My friend has a very generous heart towards everyone.
In this sentence, 'coração' is used figuratively to represent someone's qualities or emotions, specifically the generosity of the friend.
Fiquei emocionado com as palavras que tocaram meu coração.
I was touched by the words that reached my heart.
Here, 'coração' is used metaphorically to signify the center of one's feelings or emotions.
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