No. 997 in Portuguese
espetáculo
A performance or show.
In a sentence
O espetáculo de dança foi magnífico.
The dance show was magnificent.
Here, 'espetáculo' is used to refer to a staged performance or show, highlighting its formal and artistic context.
Que espetáculo de pôr do sol!
What a spectacular sunset!
In this sentence, 'espetáculo' metaphorically describes something visually stunning or grand, such as a view or natural event.
Ele deu um espetáculo de desempenho no jogo.
He gave a spectacular performance in the game.
Here, 'espetáculo' metaphorically emphasizes impressive skill or performance in a specific activity, used in a figurative sense.
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