No. 1,449 in Portuguese
trump
In Portuguese, "trunfo" (trump) refers to an advantage, a winning card, or something that gives an edge in a situation.
In a sentence
O jogador decidiu usar o seu trunfo no último segundo.
The player decided to use his trump at the last second.
Here, 'trunfo' means a winning card or advantage that was reserved for a critical moment.
O político tem um trunfo que pode mudar a situação.
The politician has a trump that can change the situation.
Here, 'trunfo' refers to a strategic or advantageous element possessed by the politician.
O candidato estava confiante por possuir um trunfo decisivo.
The candidate was confident due to possessing a decisive trump.
In this context, 'trunfo' signifies a decisive advantage or asset contributing to confidence.
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