No. 928 in Portuguese
infraestrutura
The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
In a sentence
A infraestrutura da cidade inclui escolas, hospitais e ruas pavimentadas.
The city's infrastructure includes schools, hospitals, and paved streets.
The word 'infraestrutura' is used here to refer to the physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of the city.
O governo está investindo em infraestrutura digital para melhorar a conectividade.
The government is investing in digital infrastructure to improve connectivity.
Here, 'infraestrutura' describes the technical frameworks and platforms necessary for digital communications and internet access.
Sem uma infraestrutura adequada, é difícil sustentar o desenvolvimento econômico.
Without proper infrastructure, it is hard to sustain economic development.
In this context, 'infraestrutura' is a general term encompassing all the physical and organizational systems required to support ongoing economic growth.
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