No. 386 in Portuguese
criar
"To create" or "to raise" (depending on context).
In a sentence
Ela gosta de criar histórias para seus livros.
She likes to create stories for her books.
In this sentence, 'criar' is used to mean 'create,' highlighting an act of imagination or invention.
Eu preciso criar uma conta nova no site.
I need to create a new account on the website.
Here, 'criar' refers to forming or setting up something new, specifically a user account.
Os pais têm a responsabilidade de criar bem os seus filhos.
Parents have the responsibility to raise their children well.
In this context, 'criar' is used to mean 'raise,' referring to the upbringing and care of children by their parents.
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