No. 564 in Portuguese
votos
"Votos" in Portuguese means "votes" or "wishes," depending on context.
In a sentence
Meus votos são de felicidade para você.
My wishes are of happiness for you.
The word 'votos' refers to 'wishes' or 'intentions' in a positive context, often used in greetings or blessings.
Os votos da eleição serão apurados na próxima semana.
The election votes will be counted next week.
The word 'votos' here means 'votes' as in ballots or expressions of choice during elections.
Ele fez votos de silêncio durante o retiro.
He took vows of silence during the retreat.
In this example, 'votos' signifies 'vows' or solemn promises usually tied to a religious or spiritual act.
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