No. 4,005 in Portuguese
língua
"Language" or "tongue."
In a sentence
Ela mordeu a língua enquanto comia.
She bit her tongue while eating.
Here, 'língua' refers anatomically to the tongue, a part of the body.
Aprender uma nova língua pode ser muito emocionante.
Learning a new language can be very exciting.
In this sentence, 'língua' means 'language,' referring to a system of communication through speech or writing.
Ele fala uma língua muito rara e interessante.
He speaks a very rare and interesting language.
Here, 'língua' again refers to 'language,' emphasizing linguistic characteristics.
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