No. 2,118 in Portuguese
gestação
The process of carrying and developing an embryo or fetus within the uterus; pregnancy.
In a sentence
A gestação de uma criança requer cuidados especiais.
The pregnancy of a child requires special care.
In this context, 'gestação' means 'pregnancy', referring to the period when a mother carries a developing fetus.
A gestação de um novo projeto pode ser demorada.
The development of a new project can take time.
Here, 'gestação' refers metaphorically to the process of conception and development of an idea or project.
O veterinário explicou tudo sobre a gestação dos animais.
The veterinarian explained everything about animal pregnancy.
In this sentence, 'gestação' specifically indicates the pregnancy of animals, demonstrating its adaptability to different subjects.
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