No. 762 in Portuguese
vigor
Strength, energy, or vitality.
In a sentence
O atleta demonstrou muito vigor durante a competição.
The athlete showed a lot of vigor during the competition.
The word 'vigor' here refers to physical strength and energy, illustrating the athlete's performance.
A lei entrou em vigor no início deste ano.
The law came into force at the beginning of this year.
The term 'vigor' in this context means that the law became active and enforceable.
Ele respondeu com vigor às acusações injustas.
He responded with vigor to the unfair accusations.
In this sentence, 'vigor' describes the forcefulness and determination of his response.
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