No. 589 in Portuguese
movimento
The Portuguese word "movimento" means "movement" in English.
In a sentence
O movimento das folhas ao vento é relaxante.
The movement of the leaves in the wind is relaxing.
Here, 'movimento' refers to the physical motion of objects, emphasizing its literal meaning in nature-related contexts.
Há um movimento social promovendo mudanças no país.
There is a social movement promoting changes in the country.
In this sentence, 'movimento' denotes a collective initiative or effort aimed at achieving societal transformations.
Senti um movimento estranho na sala à noite.
I felt a strange movement in the room during the night.
Here, 'movimento' is used to describe an unnoticed or mysterious displacement, emphasizing the idea of physical occurrence.
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