No. 4,091 in Portuguese
petróleo
"Petróleo" in English means "crude oil," a natural fossil fuel used for energy and production.
In a sentence
O Brasil é um grande produtor de petróleo.
Brazil is a major producer of oil.
In this sentence, 'petróleo' refers to crude oil, highlighting Brazil's economic significance in oil production.
Os preços do petróleo aumentaram significativamente este ano.
Oil prices have risen significantly this year.
Here, 'petróleo' is used in the context of global market prices for crude oil.
O derramamento de petróleo causou danos ao ecossistema marinho.
The oil spill caused damage to the marine ecosystem.
In this context, 'petróleo' indicates its environmental impact when spilled into marine habitats.
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