No. 1,950 in Portuguese
núcleo
Core; nucleus; central or essential part.
In a sentence
O núcleo da questão está na falta de comunicação.
The core of the matter lies in the lack of communication.
In this sentence, 'núcleo' is used metaphorically to mean the center or the most important part of an issue.
No centro da célula, encontramos o núcleo, onde está localizado o DNA.
In the center of the cell, we find the nucleus, where the DNA is located.
Here, 'núcleo' refers to the biological structure found within cells that houses genetic material.
O núcleo do time é composto pelos jogadores mais experientes.
The core of the team is made up of the most experienced players.
In this example, 'núcleo' denotes the essential and integral part of the team, highlighting individuals critical to its function.
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