No. 2,665 in Portuguese
ocasiões
"Occasions" or "instances."
In a sentence
Eu uso roupas formais em ocasiões especiais.
I wear formal clothes on special occasions.
Here, 'ocasiões' is used to refer to specific events or moments characterized as special.
Há ocasiões em que precisamos tomar decisões difíceis.
There are occasions when we need to make tough decisions.
In this sentence, 'ocasiões' implies moments or situations when specific circumstances arise.
Nas melhores ocasiões, a família junta-se para comemorar.
During the best occasions, the family gathers to celebrate.
Here, 'ocasiões' indicates favorable times or instances suitable for celebration.
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