No. 323 in Portuguese
violência
Violence or the use of physical force to harm someone or something.
In a sentence
A violência nas ruas preocupa a população.
The violence in the streets worries the population.
Here, 'violência' is used generally to describe aggressive or harmful behavior occurring in a public setting.
Ele falou com tanta violência que assustou todos ao redor.
He spoke with such violence that he frightened everyone around.
In this sentence, 'violência' refers to the intensity or forcefulness of speech.
A violência das ondas pela tempestade era impressionante.
The violence of the waves from the storm was impressive.
Here, 'violência' is metaphorically used to describe the extreme force or energy of nature.
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