No. 1,132 in Portuguese
torcedor
"Torcedor" means "supporter" or "fan" in English, typically referring to a sports fan.
In a sentence
O torcedor estava muito animado durante o jogo.
The fan was very excited during the game.
In this sentence, 'torcedor' refers to a sports fan. It is used to denote a person who supports a team in a sporting event.
Eu uso um torcedor para manter as plantas altas no jardim.
I use a brace to keep the plants upright in the garden.
Here, 'torcedor' refers to a brace or support apparatus. Its usage here is metaphorical and relates to gardening.
O torcedor do puxador da porta precisa ser ajustado porque está frouxo.
The tie of the door handle needs to be adjusted because it is loose.
In this context, 'torcedor' is used to describe a mechanical component that holds a door handle in place, illustrating its utility in hardware.
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