No. 921 in Portuguese
ferramenta
Tool.
In a sentence
O martelo é uma ferramenta útil para consertar coisas.
The hammer is a useful tool for fixing things.
In this sentence, 'ferramenta' is used in its literal sense to refer to a physical tool used to perform tasks or repairs.
A educação é uma ferramenta poderosa para mudar o mundo.
Education is a powerful tool to change the world.
Here, 'ferramenta' is used metaphorically to describe something that enables individuals to achieve goals or make changes, emphasizing its figurative utility.
As novas tecnologias oferecem ferramentas inovadoras para o aprendizado.
New technologies offer innovative tools for learning.
In this example, 'ferramenta' indicates resources, in this case, technological ones, assisting in education or task facilitation.
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