casos, caixas, estojos
1. instances or examples of something happening or existing
There have been several cases of flu reported this winter.
Houve vários casos de gripe relatados neste inverno.
2. a container or box for holding or protecting something
She packed her jewelry in a leather case.
Ela embalou suas joias em uma caixa de couro.
3. a legal action or lawsuit
The lawyer is working on three important cases.
O advogado está trabalhando em três casos importantes.
4. the actual facts or situation being considered
In this case, we need more information before deciding.
Neste caso, precisamos de mais informações antes de decidir.
5. a set of circumstances or conditions
It is a clear case of mistaken identity.
É claramente um caso de identidade trocada.
The word 'cases' is widely used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese in legal, medical, and general contexts. In Brazil, 'casos' is the standard translation for most uses, while 'caixas' or 'estojos' are used for physical containers. The legal system in both countries frequently uses this term in discussions of court proceedings.
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