No. 3,323 in Portuguese
excesso
Excess; an amount greater than necessary.
In a sentence
O excesso de velocidade na estrada causou um acidente.
The excessive speed on the road caused an accident.
In this sentence, 'excesso' is used to describe an excessive amount of speed, emphasizing that the amount goes beyond what is acceptable or safe.
Ela tem excesso de confiança nas suas habilidades.
She has an excess of confidence in her abilities.
Here, 'excesso' is employed to indicate an overabundance of confidence, suggesting it may be more than what is sensible or prudent.
Evite consumir alimentos em excesso para manter uma dieta equilibrada.
Avoid eating foods in excess to maintain a balanced diet.
In this case, 'excesso' refers to consuming an excessive quantity of food, implying that moderation is recommended.
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