No. 4,021 in Portuguese
marê
"Marê" refers to a gentle swell or movement of the sea.
In a sentence
A maré alta cobriu toda a praia.
The high tide covered the entire beach.
Here, 'maré' refers to the natural phenomenon of tides in the ocean.
A maré de tristeza tomou conta dele.
The wave of sadness overwhelmed him.
In this sentence, 'maré' is used metaphorically to describe a strong emotional tide or wave.
Precisamos nos preparar para a maré de mudanças no mercado.
We need to prepare for the tide of changes in the market.
This usage employs 'maré' metaphorically, indicating a significant or sweeping movement of changes.
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