No. 160 in Portuguese
total
Complete; entire; absolute.
In a sentence
O valor total da compra foi de 150 reais.
The total value of the purchase was 150 reais.
Here, 'total' serves as an adjective describing the overall sum or amount inclusive of all components.
Ele mostrou um total desinteresse pelas sugestões apresentadas.
He showed a total disinterest in the suggestions presented.
In this sentence, 'total' modifies 'disinterest' as an adjective, emphasizing the complete or absolute nature of the lack of interest.
Total, a decisão ficou para a próxima reunião.
All in all, the decision was postponed to the next meeting.
Here, 'total' is used as an adverb, colloquially summarizing or emphasizing the overall conclusion of events.
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