No. 886 in Portuguese
luz
"Light."
In a sentence
A luz do sol é essencial para a vida na Terra.
The sunlight is essential for life on Earth.
In this sentence, 'luz' is used literally to refer to sunlight, which is a physical form of light.
Depois de sua explicação, finalmente enxerguei a luz.
After your explanation, I finally saw the light.
Here, 'luz' is used metaphorically to represent understanding or enlightenment.
Ela sempre foi a luz que guiou o grupo.
She has always been the light that guided the group.
In this sentence, 'luz' is a symbolic term for inspiration or guidance.
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