No. 3,903 in Portuguese
faro
Sense of smell or instinct.
In a sentence
Ele tem um bom faro para negócios.
He has a good nose for business.
In this sentence, 'faro' is used metaphorically to mean an instinct or intuitiveness for identifying beneficial opportunities or actions.
O cachorro possui um faro excepcional.
The dog has an exceptional sense of smell.
Here, 'faro' is used literally to describe the dog's ability to detect scents, referring to its physical capability.
Tenho um faro para problemas antes que eles aconteçam.
I have a knack for sensing problems before they occur.
'Faro' in this context is used metaphorically to signify a talent or innate ability for detecting issues or anomalies intuitively.
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