No. 221 in Portuguese
lugar
"Place" or "spot."
In a sentence
Este é um lugar muito bonito para visitar.
This is a very beautiful place to visit.
Here, 'lugar' is used to mean 'place', referring to a specific location or site.
Ele precisa encontrar seu lugar no mundo.
He needs to find his place in the world.
In this sentence, 'lugar' metaphorically represents one's role or position in life or society.
Por favor, guarde o livro no lugar correto.
Please put the book in the correct place.
Here, 'lugar' denotes a specific position or location where something belongs.
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