No. 4,772 in Portuguese
espectro
Spectrum; ghost or apparition.
In a sentence
O diagnóstico médico revelou um espectro diversificado de sintomas.
The medical diagnosis revealed a diverse spectrum of symptoms.
In this sentence, 'espectro' is used metaphorically to refer to a wide range or variety of symptoms, demonstrating its figurative usage.
A física estuda o espectro eletromagnético e suas propriedades.
Physics studies the electromagnetic spectrum and its properties.
Here, 'espectro' is employed in its scientific context, referring to the range of different wavelengths in the electromagnetic domain.
Existem opiniões ao longo de todo o espectro político sobre este tópico.
There are opinions across the entire political spectrum on this topic.
In this case, 'espectro' refers to the range of different ideologies or perspectives along the political landscape, illustrating its sociological usage.
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