No. 2,049 in Portuguese
creche
Daycare center for young children.
In a sentence
Os pais deixaram o filho pequeno na creche pela manhã.
The parents dropped their young child off at the daycare in the morning.
Here, 'creche' is used to refer to a daycare service where young children are cared for during the day.
A creche da minha escola oferece atividades educativas para as crianças.
The daycare at my school provides educational activities for the children.
In this context, 'creche' designates a daycare center, specifically one affiliated with a school or educational institution.
A pesquisa mostrou que a creche ajuda no desenvolvimento social das crianças.
The study showed that the daycare aids in children's social development.
Here, 'creche' refers to a general concept or institution focused on child care and development.
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