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maconha
"Maconha" is the Portuguese word for "marijuana," referring to the cannabis plant or its substance used as a drug.
In a sentence
A maconha é uma planta originada da Cannabis sativa.
Marijuana is a plant derived from Cannabis sativa.
In this sentence, 'maconha' refers to the plant itself, highlighting its botanical origins.
Uso de maconha para fins medicinais tem sido explorado.
The use of marijuana for medicinal purposes has been explored.
Here, 'maconha' denotes its use in a medicinal context, referring to medical applications of the substance.
A polícia encontrou maconha durante a investigação.
The police found marijuana during the investigation.
In this case, 'maconha' is used in a legal investigation context, referring to the substance as contraband.
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