No. 315 in Portuguese
social
Relating to society or its organization.
In a sentence
Participar de eventos sociais é uma ótima maneira de conhecer pessoas.
Attending social events is a great way to meet people.
Here, 'sociais' describes 'eventos', indicating their nature or characteristic related to society or social interactions.
A rede social permite que amigos se conectem facilmente.
The social network allows friends to connect easily.
In this context, 'social' qualifies 'rede', emphasizing its function of facilitating connections within society.
Ele trabalha como assistente social ajudando pessoas necessitadas.
He works as a social assistant helping people in need.
The word 'social' is used here to describe the type of work or professional role, connected to societal services or interactions.
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