No. 4,159 in Portuguese
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.
In a sentence
O programador utilizou o shell para executar comandos no sistema operacional.
The programmer used the shell to execute commands on the operating system.
Here, 'shell' refers to a command-line interface in a computer system, typically used to interact with the operating system.
Peguei uma shell bonita na praia durante minhas férias.
I picked up a beautiful shell on the beach during my vacation.
In this case, 'shell' refers to the hard outer covering of a marine mollusk or crustacean, commonly found on beaches.
Enquanto preparava o prato, percebi que a shell dos ovos estava quebrada.
While preparing the dish, I noticed that the eggshell was cracked.
Here, 'shell' denotes the outer protective layer of an egg, distinct in texture and function.
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