adjective, nounmasculine (noun)pl: generals (noun)
geral (adjective), general (noun)
1. Affecting or concerning all or most people, places, or things; not specific or particular
The general consensus is that we should proceed with the project.
O consenso geral é que devemos prosseguir com o projeto.
2. A military officer of the highest rank
The general commanded the troops from headquarters.
O general comandava as tropas do quartel-general.
3. Lacking in detail; approximate or broad
I have a general idea of what needs to be done.
Tenho uma ideia geral do que precisa ser feito.
4. Commonly or widely known; widespread
It is general knowledge that water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
É conhecimento geral que a água ferve a 100 graus Celsius.
Related Idioms & Phrases
in general (em geral) - speaking broadly or overall
general public (público geral) - the ordinary people
general strike (greve geral) - a work stoppage across multiple sectors
attorney general (procurador-geral) - chief legal officer
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