No. 93 in Portuguese
segurança
"Segurança" means "safety" or "security" in English.
In a sentence
A segurança do edifício foi reforçada após o incidente.
The security of the building was strengthened after the incident.
The word 'segurança' here refers to security measures taken to protect the building.
Ela trabalha como segurança em um grande evento na cidade.
She works as a security guard at a large event in the city.
In this context, 'segurança' refers to a person who provides security services (a security guard).
Ao usar o cinto de segurança no carro, garantimos nossa proteção.
By using the seatbelt in the car, we ensure our safety.
Here, 'segurança' is used to convey the concept of personal safety while in a vehicle.
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