No. 2,081 in Portuguese
elevação
"Elevação" means "elevation" or "rise" in English.
In a sentence
A elevação da temperatura está preocupando os cientistas.
The rise in temperature is worrying the scientists.
In this sentence, 'elevação' means 'rise' or 'increase' and refers to the act of becoming greater in magnitude, specifically here applied to temperature increase.
A elevação no terreno permite uma vista melhor da cidade.
The elevation in the terrain allows a better view of the city.
Here, 'elevação' refers to 'elevation' or 'higher ground,' describing a physical characteristic where the terrain is higher in a geographical context.
Sua elevação ao cargo de diretor foi muito celebrada.
His elevation to the position of director was widely celebrated.
In this example, 'elevação' denotes 'promotion' or 'advancement,' specifically in the sense of being raised to a higher status or rank in an organizational context.
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