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sources

[/ˈsɔːrsɪz/]
nounpl: sources
fontes
1. A person, place, or thing from which something originates or is obtained
The journalist cited multiple sources for her article.
A jornalista citou múltiplas fontes para seu artigo.
2. The origin or cause of something
The source of the problem was identified during the investigation.
A fonte do problema foi identificada durante a investigação.
3. A book, document, or other material that provides information
Primary sources are essential for historical research.
As fontes primárias são essenciais para pesquisa histórica.
4. The starting point of a river or stream
The source of the Amazon River is in the Peruvian mountains.
A fonte do Rio Amazonas fica nas montanhas peruanas.
Synonyms
originsrootsreferencessuppliescauses
Antonyms
destinationsendsoutcomes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fontes
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
fontes
Standard usage in business and journalism
Portugal
fontes
Identical usage as in Brazil

Related Idioms & Phrases

go back to the source (voltar à fonte)
at the source (na fonte)
reliable sources (fontes confiáveis)
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