pelourinho

pelourinho

A "pelourinho" is a historical pillory or whipping post used for public punishment, often located in town squares.

Here, 'pelourinho' refers to a historical device used for public punishment, emphasizing its literal historical context.

O pelourinho era usado antigamente para castigar infratores.

The whipping post was used in the past to punish offenders.

In this sentence, 'Pelourinho' is a proper noun and refers to the famed historic district in Salvador, Brazil, making use of its geographical and cultural relevance.

Hoje, visitamos o Pelourinho em Salvador e admiramos sua arquitetura.

Today, we visited the Pelourinho in Salvador and admired its architecture.

Here, 'pelourinho' is used to denote a symbolic structure representing historical events and cultural significance, blending literal and symbolic meanings.

Na praça central, ergue-se um pelourinho como símbolo da história local.

In the central plaza, a whipping post stands as a symbol of the local history.