No. 2,879 in Portuguese
equatorial
Relating to or characteristic of the equator or regions near it.
In a sentence
O clima equatorial é caracterizado por altas temperaturas e chuvas abundantes ao longo do ano.
The equatorial climate is characterized by high temperatures and abundant rain throughout the year.
The word 'equatorial' is used as an adjective describing the type of climate found near the Earth's equator.
A linha equatorial divide a Terra em hemisfério norte e sul.
The equatorial line divides the Earth into the northern and southern hemispheres.
Here, 'equatorial' functions as an adjective describing the line of latitude located at zero degrees that encircles the Earth.
A vegetação equatorial é exuberante devido à grande biodiversidade das florestas tropicais.
Equatorial vegetation is lush due to the great biodiversity of tropical rainforests.
In this context, 'equatorial' serves as an adjective describing the type of vegetation found in equatorial regions, known for their rich ecosystems.
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