No. 2,922 in Portuguese
levante
"Levante" in Portuguese means "uprising" or "the act of rising."
In a sentence
O levante popular começou na praça da cidade.
The popular uprising started at the city's square.
In this sentence, 'levant' is a noun meaning 'uprising' or 'revolt', referring to a collective social movement.
Finalmente, o sol nasceu, trazendo o levante do dia.
Finally, the sun rose, bringing about the day's dawn.
Here, 'levante' functions as a noun symbolizing the 'beginning' or 'dawn', metaphorically referring to the start of the day.
Por favor, leve o objeto pesado com cuidado ao levante.
Please, carry the heavy object carefully to the standing position.
Here, 'levante' is used as a noun referring to the 'rightful placement' or 'standing position' for the object being moved.
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