This is the 3394th most frequent Portuguese word.
inferno
"Inferno" in English means "hell."
Here, 'inferno' is used metaphorically to describe a very uncomfortable situation, specifically extreme heat, comparing it to the concept of hell.
Viver neste calor é como estar no inferno.
Living in this heat is like being in hell.
In this case, 'inferno' refers to the real or metaphorical torment and suffering experienced in battle, aligning with the concept of extreme distress or hardship.
O romance descreve o inferno das batalhas durante a guerra.
The novel describes the hell of battles during the war.
Here, 'inferno' is utilized in its traditional religious context, referring to a place of punishment after death based on moral or spiritual considerations.