No. 1,082 in Portuguese
dispositivo
Device or mechanism designed for a specific function.
In a sentence
O dispositivo eletrônico parou de funcionar depois da tempestade.
The electronic device stopped working after the storm.
In this sentence, 'dispositivo' refers to an electronic device like a gadget or equipment used in everyday life.
O governo está planejando implementar um novo dispositivo de segurança nas fronteiras.
The government is planning to implement a new security mechanism at the borders.
In this context, 'dispositivo' is used figuratively to mean a security measure or system.
O circuito foi montado corretamente com cada dispositivo em sua posição.
The circuit was correctly assembled with each component in its position.
Here, 'dispositivo' refers to a component or element of a technological or mechanical assembly.
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