No. 255 in Portuguese
novas
"Novas" means "news" or "new (feminine plural)" in English.
In a sentence
As novas ideias estão revolucionando o setor.
The new ideas are revolutionizing the sector.
In this sentence, 'novas' is used as an adjective to describe the feminine plural noun 'ideias', showing that the ideas are new.
Precisamos verificar as novas regras para este ano.
We need to check the new rules for this year.
Here, 'novas' modifies the feminine plural noun 'regras', indicating these are recent or updated rules.
As novas tecnologias estão facilitando a comunicação.
The new technologies are easing communication.
In this case, 'novas' is an adjective referring to the feminine plural noun 'tecnologias', signifying that the technologies are innovative or advanced.
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