No. 1,773 in Portuguese
garimpeiros
"Garimpeiros" means "miners," particularly those involved in small-scale or informal mining.
In a sentence
Os garimpeiros buscaram ouro nas montanhas durante anos.
The prospectors searched for gold in the mountains for years.
In this sentence, 'garimpeiros' refers to individuals engaged in searching for mineral resources like gold, typically in isolated or specific locations.
A determinação dos garimpeiros foi admirável frente às dificuldades enfrentadas.
The determination of the prospectors was admirable in the face of the difficulties encountered.
Here, 'garimpeiros' is used to describe individuals who, through resilience, face challenges in their prospecting activities for precious materials.
Os garimpeiros modernos utilizam tecnologia avançada para encontrar minérios.
Modern prospectors use advanced technology to find minerals.
In this example, 'garimpeiros' conveys the idea of people applying updated techniques and equipment to the field of mining or prospecting.
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