No. 3,282 in Portuguese
empates
"Empates" means "draws" or "ties" in English, referring to results where opposing sides have equal scores or outcomes.
In a sentence
Os empates nos jogos de ontem mostraram equilíbrio entre os times.
The ties in yesterday's games showed balance between the teams.
In this sentence, 'empates' refers to the concept of a draw in sports, where teams finish a game with equal scores.
Os empates na eleição demonstram a divisão de opiniões entre os votantes.
The ties in the election demonstrate the division of opinions among voters.
Here, 'empates' indicates situations where votes are equally split, resulting in a tie between candidates.
Os frequentes empates nas discussões dificultavam a tomada de decisões.
The frequent ties in discussions hindered decision-making.
In this context, 'empates' represents stalemates or situations where discussions end without a decisive agreement.
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