No. 758 in Portuguese
sangue
Blood.
In a sentence
O sangue é vital para o corpo humano.
Blood is vital for the human body.
The word 'sangue' is used here as a noun representing the essential fluid circulating in the body.
Ele tem sangue italiano em suas veias.
He has Italian blood in his veins.
In this sentence, 'sangue' refers metaphorically to ancestry or lineage.
Ela ficou cheia de sangue frio durante a situação difícil.
She remained calm and composed during the difficult situation.
Here, 'sangue frio' is an idiomatic expression indicating composure or the ability to stay calm under pressure.
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