grão
1. a small, hard seed of a cereal plant such as wheat, rice, or corn
The farmer harvested the grain in autumn.
O fazendeiro colheu o grão no outono.
2. the seeds of cereal plants collectively as food or crops
Grain is a staple food in many cultures.
Grão é um alimento básico em muitas culturas.
3. the smallest unit of weight in the avoirdupois system, equal to approximately 65 milligrams
The medication contains 500 grains per tablet.
O medicamento contém 500 grãos por comprimido.
4. the texture or pattern of wood, stone, or fabric
The wood has a beautiful grain pattern.
A madeira tem um padrão de grão bonito.
5. a very small amount or particle of something
There wasn't a grain of truth in his story.
Não havia um grão de verdade em sua história.
Related Idioms & Phrases
against the grain - contra a maré/contra a vontade (to act contrary to someone's natural inclination)
a grain of salt - com ressalvas/com desconfiança (to receive something with skepticism)
go against the grain - ir contra a corrente (to behave or think differently from the norm)
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