No. 1,558 in Portuguese
orientação
Guidance or direction.
In a sentence
A orientação acadêmica ajudou os alunos a escolherem seus cursos.
The academic guidance helped the students choose their courses.
In this sentence, 'orientação' refers to academic advice or mentoring provided to guide decisions, showcasing its role in education and counseling contexts.
A bússola fornece orientação para os navegantes.
The compass provides direction for sailors.
Here, 'orientação' signifies physical direction or navigation guidance, illustrating its use in contexts pertaining to orientation in space.
Recebi uma orientação sobre como proceder na reunião.
I received instruction on how to proceed in the meeting.
This usage of 'orientação' relates to advice or instructions that inform someone on the course of action, emphasizing its application in procedural or consultative contexts.
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