No. 479 in Portuguese
vila
A "vila" is a small town or village.
In a sentence
A vila no topo da montanha tem uma vista deslumbrante.
The village on the top of the mountain has a stunning view.
Here, 'vila' refers to a small settlement or village.
Ela comprou uma vila na costa para passar as férias.
She bought a villa on the coast to spend her vacations.
In this context, 'vila' means a large house or estate, frequently located in a scenic area.
A Vila Olímpica está preparada para receber os atletas.
The Olympic Village is prepared to host the athletes.
In this example, 'Vila' refers to a facility or complex designed for a specific purpose.
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