No. 260 in Portuguese
lei
"Lei" means "law" in English.
In a sentence
A lei de trânsito no Brasil exige o uso do cinto de segurança.
The traffic law in Brazil requires the use of a seatbelt.
Used in the context of established regulations governing behavior.
A lei da gravidade é uma força que atrai os objetos para a Terra.
The law of gravity is a force that attracts objects to Earth.
Refers to a natural or scientific principle that describes phenomena.
Ele acredita na lei do retorno, onde suas ações determinam as consequências futuras.
He believes in the law of return, where his actions determine future consequences.
Indicates a moral or philosophical principle guiding human behavior.
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