No. 553 in Portuguese
pista
The Portuguese word "pista" means "track," "clue," or "runway" in English, depending on the context.
In a sentence
A corrida aconteceu numa pista de atletismo.
The race took place on a running track.
Here, 'pista' refers to a physical track designed for running competitions.
A banda apresentou sua nova música na pista de dança.
The band presented their new song on the dance floor.
In this sentence, 'pista' denotes a dance floor, a place designated for dancing.
A polícia encontrou uma pista importante no caso.
The police found an important clue in the case.
In this usage, 'pista' means a clue or piece of evidence, often used in detective or investigative contexts.
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