No. 524 in Portuguese
território
"Território" means "territory," referring to an area of land under jurisdiction or belonging to a specific entity.
In a sentence
O território nacional é protegido pelas forças armadas.
The national territory is protected by the armed forces.
In this sentence, 'território' refers to the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a nation.
Este é um território inexplorado, cheio de oportunidades.
This is an unexplored territory, full of opportunities.
Here, 'território' signifies an uncharted area or domain, metaphorically associated with possibilities or new ventures.
Ela não gosta de sentir que estão invadindo seu território pessoal.
She doesn't like feeling that her personal territory is being invaded.
In this example, 'território' symbolizes personal space or boundaries, used in a figurative sense to denote privacy or autonomy.
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