lagos
1. large bodies of water surrounded by land, typically freshwater
The Great Lakes are among the largest freshwater lakes in the world.
Os Grandes Lagos estão entre os maiores lagos de água doce do mundo.
2. a pool of liquid or pigment
A lake of oil spread across the surface after the spill.
Uma mancha de óleo se espalhou pela superfície após o derramamento.
3. in chemistry, a type of pigment or dye
The artist used a crimson lake to paint the sunset.
O artista usou uma laca carmesim para pintar o pôr do sol.
In Brazil, lakes are significant geographical features, with famous examples including Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas in Rio de Janeiro and various lakes in the Pantanal wetlands. In the USA, the Great Lakes region is culturally and economically important, particularly for cities like Chicago and Cleveland.
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