No. 588 in Portuguese
modalidade
"Modalidade" in Portuguese means "mode," "type," or "category" of something.
In a sentence
A modalidade mais popular no atletismo é a corrida de 100 metros.
The most popular mode in athletics is the 100 meters race.
The term 'modalidade' is used here to refer to a specific category or type within a broader field, such as a specific event in athletics.
Na faculdade, escolhi a modalidade de ensino à distância.
In college, I chose the distance learning mode.
In this sentence, 'modalidade' refers to a specific method or system by which something is structured, here referring to a mode of education.
O mercado oferece várias modalidades de seguro para o consumidor.
The market offers various insurance modalities for the consumer.
Here, 'modalidade' describes the different types or kinds within a category, illustrating diversity in options like insurance plans.
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