demonstration

[/ˌdem.ənˈstreɪ.ʃən/]

nounfemininepl: demonstrations / demonstrações

demonstração

1. A public meeting or march expressing views on an issue

There was a large demonstration against the new law.

Houve uma grande manifestação contra a nova lei.

2. An act of showing or explaining how something works

The teacher gave a demonstration of the science experiment.

A professora fez uma demonstração do experimento científico.

3. Clear evidence or proof of something

This is a demonstration of his commitment to the project.

Esta é uma demonstração do seu compromisso com o projeto.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

demonstração

Standard usage for both public protest and practical showing

São Paulo

manifestação

Often used for public protests/demonstrations

Rio de Janeiro

demonstração / manifestação

Both terms used interchangeably

Portugal

manifestação

Preferred term for public protests; demonstração for technical/explanatory contexts

a demonstration of force

a demonstration of support

hold a demonstration

stage a demonstration

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