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No. 1,032 in Portuguese

tomada

"Tomada" means "electrical outlet" or "socket" in English.

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  • Eu conectei o carregador na tomada.

    I plugged the charger into the outlet.

    Here, 'tomada' refers to an electrical outlet, which is a common usage in contexts involving electricity and devices.

  • Foi uma decisão tomada em equipe.

    It was a decision made as a team.

    In this sentence, 'tomada' is used as part of the phrase 'decisão tomada,' meaning 'decision made,' indicating action taken or resolved.

  • A tomada da fortaleza foi um marco na história.

    The capture of the fortress was a milestone in history.

    Here, 'tomada' denotes the act of seizing or capturing something, often used in historical or military contexts.

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