No. 795 in Portuguese
gerar
To generate or to produce.
In a sentence
Este projeto pode gerar muitos empregos novos.
This project can generate many new jobs.
'gerar' is used synonymously with 'to produce' or 'to create a result', referring to the creation or production of something positive or transformative.
O acidente gerou uma longa discussão sobre segurança.
The accident generated a long discussion about safety.
'gerar' is used to signify 'to cause' or 'to bring about', indicating the initiation of an event or situation.
A energia solar gera eletricidade através de células fotovoltaicas.
Solar energy generates electricity through photovoltaic cells.
'gerar' is employed in the context of generating or producing energy or power, akin to the technical or mechanical generation process.
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