shell

This is the 4159th most frequent Portuguese word.


shell

The Portuguese word "shell" translates to "concha" in English and refers to the hard protective covering of certain animals, such as mollusks or turtles, or a similar structure.


Here, 'shell' refers to a command-line interface in a computer system, typically used to interact with the operating system.

O programador utilizou o shell para executar comandos no sistema operacional.

The programmer used the shell to execute commands on the operating system.


In this case, 'shell' refers to the hard outer covering of a marine mollusk or crustacean, commonly found on beaches.

Peguei uma shell bonita na praia durante minhas férias.

I picked up a beautiful shell on the beach during my vacation.


Here, 'shell' denotes the outer protective layer of an egg, distinct in texture and function.

Enquanto preparava o prato, percebi que a shell dos ovos estava quebrada.

While preparing the dish, I noticed that the eggshell was cracked.