No. 1,381 in Portuguese
percurso
"Percurso" means "route" or "path" in English, referring to the course or journey taken.
In a sentence
O percurso até o trabalho demora cerca de 30 minutos.
The path to work takes about 30 minutes.
In this sentence, 'percurso' refers to the route or distance between the starting point and the destination, emphasizing the duration or course of the travel.
O atleta completou o percurso da corrida em tempo recorde.
The athlete completed the course of the race in record time.
Here, 'percurso' is used to describe the set path or track that the athletes must follow in the competition or event, focusing on the accomplishment of covering the predefined route.
O desenvolvimento do projeto foi um longo percurso de aprendizado.
The development of the project was a long journey of learning.
In this context, 'percurso' metaphorically symbolizes the process of growth or progression through a series of stages or experiences, highlighting the figurative journey undertaken to achieve mastery.
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