No. 1,443 in Portuguese
roque
"Roque" in Portuguese refers to "castling," a move in chess.
In a sentence
O roque é uma jogada estratégica no xadrez.
Castling is a strategic move in chess.
In this sentence, 'roque' refers to the specific chess move called castling, demonstrating its use within chess terminology.
Ele é fã de música roque, especialmente dos Beatles.
He is a fan of rock music, especially of the Beatles.
Here, 'roque' refers to the musical genre 'rock,' showcasing its adaptation from English into Portuguese phonetics.
Durante a peça, ele fez um roque surpreendente.
During the play, he made a surprising stunt.
In this instance, 'roque' might have been used in a figurative sense to indicate an unexpected move or action, emphasizing linguistic creativity.
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