No. 1,264 in Portuguese
volante
"Volante" in English means "steering wheel" (in a vehicle) or "flyer" (as in a pamphlet).
In a sentence
O motorista segurou firme o volante do carro.
The driver held the car steering wheel firmly.
In this sentence, 'volante' refers to the steering wheel of a car, showing its usage as a noun for the vehicle component.
O jogador habilidoso marcou um gol incrível jogando como volante.
The skilled player scored an amazing goal playing as a midfielder.
Here, 'volante' is used to describe the position of a defensive midfielder in soccer, indicating a player's role in a sports context.
Ela comprou um volante novo para substituir o velho no seu carro.
She bought a new steering wheel to replace the old one in her car.
This sentence again uses 'volante' to signify the steering wheel of a vehicle, demonstrating its common usage in automotive contexts.
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