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pieces

[/ˈpiːsɪz/]
nounpl: pieces
peças
1. Individual parts or fragments of something that has been broken or divided
The vase broke into pieces.
O vaso quebrou em peças.
2. A separate item or unit in a collection or set
This puzzle has 1000 pieces.
Este quebra-cabeça tem 1000 peças.
3. A literary, musical, or artistic work
She performed a beautiful piano piece.
Ela interpretou uma linda peça de piano.
4. A coin or currency unit
I have a few pieces of change in my pocket.
Tenho algumas moedas no meu bolso.
5. A portion or serving of food
Would you like a piece of cake?
Você gostaria de um pedaço de bolo?
NYC Slang
pieces (slang for guns/weapons in certain contexts)
Synonyms
partsfragmentsbitschunksportionssections
Antonyms
wholeentirety

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
peças
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
peças
Standard usage, occasionally 'pedaços' for food items
São Paulo
peças
Standard usage in formal contexts
Portugal
peças
Standard usage; 'bocados' more common for food portions

Related Idioms & Phrases

go to pieces - desmoronar, desabá-se
piece of cake - moleza, coisa fácil
piece of mind - dizer o que pensa
break into pieces - quebrar em pedaços
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