No. 1,847 in Portuguese
prol
"Prol" means "benefit" or "advantage."
In a sentence
A associação trabalha em prol da comunidade.
The association works on behalf of the community.
The word 'prol' is used here to indicate benefit or support towards a cause or group, showing altruistic commitment.
Ela sacrificou seu tempo em prol dos estudos.
She sacrificed her time for the sake of her studies.
In this example, 'prol' signifies dedication or effort oriented towards achieving a personal goal or benefit.
Devemos agir juntos em prol de um futuro melhor.
We should act together for the sake of a better future.
'Prol' here conveys the objective or purpose of collective actions aimed at improving outcomes.
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