This is the 10259th most frequent Portuguese word.
escombros
Debris or rubble.
In this sentence, 'escombros' refers to the remains or debris left after the structural demolition of a building.
Os escombros da casa foram retirados após a demolição.
The rubble from the house was cleared after the demolition.
Here, 'escombros' highlights the debris left as a result of a natural disaster, indicating community efforts to address the aftermath.
Após o terremoto, os moradores ajudaram a remover os escombros.
After the earthquake, the residents helped remove the rubble.
In this example, 'escombros' signifies the fragments or ruins of a structure after its unexpected collapse.