No. 1,634 in Portuguese
leão
Lion.
In a sentence
O leão é o rei da selva.
The lion is the king of the jungle.
Here, 'leão' is used in its literal sense, referring to the animal.
Ele é valente como um leão.
He is brave like a lion.
In this sentence, 'leão' is used metaphorically, symbolizing bravery.
A equipe derrotou o leão de outro campeonato.
The team defeated the lion from another championship.
Here, 'leão' is employed figuratively to refer to a strong opponent, indicating a metaphorical usage.
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