No. 970 in Portuguese
praia
Beach.
In a sentence
A praia estava lotada durante o feriado.
The beach was crowded during the holiday.
Here, 'praia' refers to a physical location by the sea where people gather, emphasizing its geographic connotation.
Vamos à praia para relaxar e tomar sol.
Let's go to the beach to relax and sunbathe.
In this sentence, 'praia' is the destination for an activity, showing its indirect use as a spot for leisure.
Adoro passear na praia ao entardecer.
I love walking on the beach at dusk.
Here, 'praia' is utilized to describe the enjoyable activity one does in the location, emphasizing its experiential point.
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