No. 301 in Portuguese
obra
Work; creation; construction; piece (of art, literature, etc.).
In a sentence
A obra do artista é admirada mundialmente.
The artist's work is admired worldwide.
In this sentence, 'obra' refers to a body of work or a creation, typically related to art or literature.
A obra na estrada causou muito trânsito ontem.
The roadwork caused heavy traffic yesterday.
Here, 'obra' is used to describe construction or repair work in a physical setting, such as roads or buildings.
Ele leu uma obra clássica da literatura brasileira.
He read a classical work of Brazilian literature.
In this context, 'obra' indicates a single piece or work of literature.
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