No. 1,003 in Portuguese
habitação
Housing; habitation.
In a sentence
A habitação era pequena, mas muito confortável.
The dwelling was small but very comfortable.
Here, 'habitação' is used as a noun referring to a physical 'living space' or 'house' where someone lives.
O governo implementou políticas de habitação mais acessível.
The government implemented policies for more affordable housing.
In this sentence, 'habitação' refers to the concept of 'housing' as an area of public policy or social concern.
A história da alta costura é uma habitação interessante do estudo antropológico.
The history of haute couture is an interesting occupation within anthropological studies.
In this case, 'habitação' metaphorically refers to 'the field' or 'area' of study, showcasing its abstract usage in certain contexts.
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