No. 1,871 in Portuguese
saneamento
Sanitation.
In a sentence
O saneamento básico é essencial para a saúde pública.
Basic sanitation is essential for public health.
In this sentence, 'saneamento' refers to the infrastructures and services aimed at maintaining clean water supply and waste management to support public health.
O governo investiu em projetos de saneamento para melhorar a qualidade de vida nas áreas rurais.
The government invested in sanitation projects to improve the quality of life in rural areas.
Here, 'saneamento' denotes organized efforts or systems aimed at improving sanitation conditions, such as clean water delivery and sewage management systems.
Uma política eficaz de saneamento ajuda a prevenir doenças e promove o bem-estar da população.
An effective sanitation policy helps prevent diseases and promotes population well-being.
In this context, 'saneamento' is used to describe the strategic approach to managing clean environments, ensuring hygiene, and preventing health issues.
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