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tom
"Tom" in Portuguese means "tone," referring to sound quality, pitch, or character.
In a sentence
Eu gosto do tom da sua voz.
I like the tone of your voice.
Here, 'tom' refers to the characteristic sound quality or tonal expression of someone's voice.
O tom da reunião foi muito formal.
The tone of the meeting was very formal.
In this sentence, 'tom' refers to the mood or attitude present in the context of the meeting.
Este tom de azul combina com a decoração.
This shade of blue matches the decoration.
Here, 'tom' indicates variations in color, referring to a specific shade or tint.
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