No. 1,824 in Portuguese
oitavas
"Oitavas" in Portuguese means "octaves" in music or "quarterfinals" in sports contexts.
In a sentence
As oitavas de final do campeonato ocorrem na próxima semana.
The round of sixteen of the championship will take place next week.
In this sentence, 'oitavas' refers to the 'round of sixteen' in the tournament's structure, indicating a sports context where teams compete.
Ela alcançou oitavas nas suas habilidades de piano.
She reached octaves in her piano playing skills.
Here, 'oitavas' refers to musical octaves, indicating ranges in the notes played or skills in music.
O carrilhão do relógio toca oitavas harmoniosas ao marcar as horas.
The clock's chime plays harmonious octaves when marking the time.
In this instance, 'oitavas' describes a musical interval emphasizing the harmony created during the chimes.
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