No. 326 in Portuguese
norte
"North."
In a sentence
O norte do país é conhecido por suas belas paisagens.
The north of the country is known for its beautiful landscapes.
Here, 'norte' is used as a noun meaning the northern region of a place.
Devemos manter o norte em nossas vidas e seguir nossos objetivos.
We must keep the north in our lives and follow our goals.
Here, 'norte' is used metaphorically to refer to a sense of direction or purpose.
O explorador norteou-se pelas estrelas durante a viagem.
The explorer guided himself by the stars during the journey.
Here, 'norte' is part of the verb 'nortear-se,' meaning to orient or guide oneself.
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