Place meanings in Portuguese

lugar

Example:

This is a nice place to live.

Este é um bom lugar para viver.

Where is the nearest place to eat?

Onde fica o lugar mais próximo para comer?

Usage: informalContext: Used to refer to a physical location or spot.

Note: Commonly used in everyday conversation to refer to any location.

local

Example:

The local market is very popular.

O mercado local é muito popular.

We should visit the local attractions.

Devemos visitar as atrações locais.

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to refer to a specific area or community.

Note: Often used in the context of cultural or community settings.

posição

Example:

He has a good place in the company.

Ele tem uma boa posição na empresa.

She achieved a top place in the competition.

Ela alcançou uma posição alta na competição.

Usage: formalContext: Used in professional or competitive contexts.

Note: Refers to rank, status, or standing in a hierarchy.

espaço

Example:

There isn't enough place for everyone.

Não há espaço suficiente para todos.

We need a larger place for the meeting.

Precisamos de um lugar maior para a reunião.

Usage: informalContext: Referring to physical space or capacity.

Note: Can be used in both literal and metaphorical contexts.

situação

Example:

I'm in a tough place right now.

Estou em uma situação difícil agora.

She found herself in a difficult place.

Ela se encontrou em uma situação difícil.

Usage: informalContext: Used to describe circumstances or conditions.

Note: Often used to express emotional or situational challenges.

ponto

Example:

This is a key place in the story.

Este é um ponto chave na história.

He made an important place in his argument.

Ele fez um ponto importante em seu argumento.

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in discussions or narratives to emphasize specific points.

Note: Can be used in both literal and figurative senses.

location

Location refers to a particular place or position.

Example: The location of the new office is downtown.

Note: Location is often used in a more specific context, emphasizing the exact position or site of something.

site

Site refers to a place where something is located or where an event takes place.

Example: The construction site is buzzing with activity.

Note: Site is commonly used to refer to a specific area designated for a particular purpose, such as a construction site or a historical site.

spot

Spot refers to a particular place or location.

Example: Let's meet at our favorite spot in the park.

Note: Spot is often used informally to refer to a specific, usually small, place that is known or favored by someone.

venue

Venue refers to the place where an event or activity happens.

Example: The wedding reception will be held at a beautiful venue by the beach.

Note: Venue is typically used to describe a place where gatherings, performances, or events are held.

setting

Setting refers to the surroundings or environment in which something is located or takes place.

Example: The novel's setting is a quaint village in the countryside.

Note: Setting is often used in literary or artistic contexts to describe the time and place in which a story or scene unfolds.

in place

Functioning or positioned correctly; ready or prepared.

Example: Make sure all the decorations are in place before the party starts.

Note: The phrase 'in place' signifies being correctly positioned or prepared, unlike just the word 'place' which refers to a location.

out of place

Not in the proper or usual location or arrangement; inappropriate.

Example: His loud laughter was out of place during the somber ceremony.

Note: Contrary to the word 'place' representing a location, 'out of place' refers to something being inappropriate or not in its proper location.

take place

To happen or occur.

Example: The meeting will take place in the conference room at 3 p.m.

Note: While 'place' refers to a location, 'take place' denotes an event happening or occurring at a specific location.

know one's place

To understand and accept one's position or rank in a social hierarchy.

Example: She always knew her place in the company and never overstepped her boundaries.

Note: Unlike 'place' which denotes a physical location, 'know one's place' refers to understanding one's social status or position.

all over the place

Disorganized or scattered; lacking a clear direction.

Example: His thoughts were all over the place during the exam, making it hard to focus.

Note: In contrast to the word 'place' indicating a specific location, 'all over the place' implies being disorganized or scattered in thoughts or actions.

hangout

Hangout is a relaxed and informal place where people often spend time socializing or relaxing.

Example: This cafe is our favorite hangout on weekends.

Note: Hangout specifically denotes a place where people gather, socialize, or relax.

joint

Joint is slang for a particular place, especially a restaurant or bar.

Example: Let's grab a bite at that new burger joint downtown.

Note: Joint is commonly used informally and typically refers to places where people eat, drink, or hang out.

digs

Digs refer to one's living quarters or residence.

Example: His new digs in the city are really stylish.

Note: Digs is more informal and often implies a sense of style or comfort in one's living space.

pad

Pad is slang for one's residence or living space.

Example: Come hang out at my pad this Friday.

Note: Pad is a casual and familiar term for a place where someone lives or stays.

hood

Hood is short for neighborhood, referring to a specific area or district.

Example: I grew up in a rough neighborhood.

Note: Hood is often used informally and can imply a sense of community or belonging in a specific area.

crib

Crib is slang for one's home, house, or apartment.

Example: Let's have a movie night at my crib this weekend.

Note: Crib is a more informal and affectionate term for one's living space or residence.

The place was crowded.

O lugar estava lotado.

I need to find a quiet place to study.

Eu preciso encontrar um lugar tranquilo para estudar.

This is a beautiful place to visit.

Este é um lugar bonito para visitar.

Place - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)

Lemma: place

Conjugations

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): places

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): place

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): placed

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): placing

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): places

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): place

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): place

Syllabification and Stress

place Contains 1 syllables: place

Phonetic transcription: ˈplās

place , ˈplās (The red syllable is stressed)

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

place: 600 - 700 (Extremely common).

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