No. 102 in Portuguese
lula
"Squid."
In a sentence
Eu vou cozinhar uma lula para o jantar.
I am going to cook a squid for dinner.
In this sentence, 'lula' refers to the animal, specifically a squid, which is commonly consumed as food.
A palavra 'lula' é também um sobrenome comum no Brasil.
The word 'lula' is also a common surname in Brazil.
Here, 'lula' is used as a proper noun, signifying a surname often found in Brazilian culture.
Em biologia, a lula é conhecida por suas habilidades únicas de camuflagem.
In biology, the squid is known for its unique camouflage abilities.
'Lula' is used in its biological context as an animal notable for its behaviors and characteristics.
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