No. 1,969 in Portuguese
vara
"Vara" in Portuguese means "rod," "stick," or "staff."
In a sentence
Ele usou uma vara para alcançar a fruta no galho mais alto.
He used a stick to reach the fruit on the highest branch.
In this sentence, 'vara' is used to mean 'stick', referring to a thin object, typically made of wood, used for various purposes.
A vara do juiz foi usada para indicar sua decisão final no tribunal.
The judge's gavel was used to indicate his final decision in court.
Here, 'vara' is utilized metaphorically to signify the 'gavel', an item that symbolizes authority and decision in judicial contexts.
O pescador lançou a vara no rio para tentar pegar peixe.
The fisherman cast the fishing rod into the river to try to catch fish.
In this context, 'vara' refers to a 'fishing rod', used for fishing activities.
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