This is the 7446th most frequent Portuguese word.
mosaic
A decorative design or image made by arranging small pieces of colored material, such as glass, stone, or tile.
Here, 'mosaico' refers to an art form composed of small pieces of material arranged to create an image or pattern.
O artista criou um belo mosaico com diferentes tipos de cerâmica.
The artist created a beautiful mosaic using different types of ceramics.
In this case, 'mosaico' is used metaphorically to describe a diversity or mixture composing a harmonious whole.
A cidade é um mosaico de culturas e tradições.
The city is a mosaic of cultures and traditions.
'Mosaico' here is metaphorical, indicating a complex composition made of diverse elements.