No. 862 in Portuguese
palavra
"Palavra" means "word" in English.
In a sentence
A palavra é uma unidade de significado em uma língua.
The word is a unit of meaning in a language.
Here, 'palavra' is used to refer to 'word' in the linguistic sense.
Ele sempre cumpre sua palavra.
He always keeps his word.
In this context, 'palavra' refers to a commitment or promise, metaphorically indicating 'word' as a bond.
A última palavra em tecnologia é a inteligência artificial.
The latest development in technology is artificial intelligence.
Here, 'palavra' metaphorically represents the latest trend or achievement in a field.
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