No. 563 in Portuguese
vaga
"Vaga" in Portuguese can mean "vacancy," "wave," or "slot," depending on the context.
In a sentence
Há uma vaga para o cargo de gerente na empresa.
There is an opening for the manager position at the company.
In this sentence, 'vaga' means a job opening or vacancy.
Há apenas uma vaga de estacionamento disponível no shopping.
There is only one parking spot available at the mall.
Here, 'vaga' refers to a parking space.
A vaga no mar era tranquila e convidativa.
The wave in the sea was calm and inviting.
In this context, 'vaga' means a wave, particularly in poetry or literature.
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