No. 204 in Portuguese
serviço
"Serviço" in English means "service" or "work performed for others."
In a sentence
O técnico fez um serviço excelente ao consertar o computador.
The technician did an excellent job repairing the computer.
Here, 'serviço' refers to a particular task or job that has been completed.
O restaurante oferece um serviço de primeira classe aos seus clientes.
The restaurant offers first-class service to its customers.
In this example, 'serviço' relates to the quality of service provided by a business.
Ela começou no serviço como aprendiz e agora é a gerente.
She started working as an apprentice and is now the manager.
In this case, 'serviço' refers to employment or professional field of work.
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