This is the 7815th most frequent Portuguese word.
quartel
"Quartel" means "military barracks" in English.
In this sentence, 'quartel' refers to the place where firefighters are stationed for their operations, indicating a specific building or facility.
O quartel dos bombeiros está localizado no centro da cidade.
The firefighters' station is located in the city center.
Here, 'quartel' is used to describe a military base or barracks where soldiers live and conduct their activities.
Durante a visita ao quartel militar, todos aprenderam sobre a rotina dos soldados.
During the visit to the military barracks, everyone learned about the soldiers' routine.
In this use, 'quartel' metaphorically refers to a place of residence for retired individuals, showing how the term can be used beyond its literal meaning.