No. 4,069 in Portuguese
pc
"PC" in Portuguese typically refers to a "personal computer." It can also mean "Polícia Civil" (Civil Police) depending on the context.
In a sentence
Eu preciso comprar um novo PC para o trabalho.
I need to buy a new PC for work.
In this sentence, the word 'PC' is used as an abbreviation for 'Personal Computer', referring to the electronic device.
Temos que aproveitar a promoção de PCs na loja.
We have to take advantage of the sale on PCs at the store.
Here, 'PCs' is the plural form of 'Personal Computer', indicating multiple units available for purchase.
PC também pode significar 'Polícia Civil' em determinadas situações.
PC can also mean 'Civil Police' in certain situations.
This usage highlights that 'PC' can serve as an acronym for 'Polícia Civil', not the common 'Personal Computer', depending on context.
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