No. 3,868 in Portuguese
dique
"Dique" means "dyke" or "dam," a barrier built to prevent flooding or control water flow.
In a sentence
O dique protege a cidade contra inundações.
The dam protects the city from flooding.
In this sentence, 'dique' refers to a large barrier or dam used to contain water and prevent overflow.
Caminhamos ao longo do dique observando a paisagem.
We walked along the embankment observing the landscape.
Here, 'dique' denotes an embankment or levee, usually constructed to manage water levels or prevent flooding.
O pescador encontrou peixes perto do dique.
The fisherman found fish near the levee.
In this context, 'dique' indicates a specific location near a water control structure, highlighting its proximity to aquatic activities.
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