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facto
"Facto" means "fact" in English.
In a sentence
É um facto que o sol nasce no leste.
It is a fact that the sun rises in the east.
Here, 'facto' is used to represent a true statement or undeniable reality.
O facto de ele nunca chegar a horas é frustrante.
The fact that he never arrives on time is frustrating.
'Facto' here refers to a specific situation or aspect perceived as a factual circumstance.
Apesar de o facto ter sido comprovado, algumas pessoas ainda não acreditam.
Even though the fact has been proven, some people still don't believe.
In this case, 'facto' is used to denote an established truth or proven assertion.
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