matriz originária
English translation: the very fabric
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| 4 +1 | fundamental source |
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| 4 | matrix |
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| 4 | original framework/structure |
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| 3 +1 | the very fabric |
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| 2 | original matrix |
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matrix Explanation: "Matriz originária" é redundante. Eu traduziria por "matrix", apenas. |
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7 mins confidence:
original matrix Explanation: Brazilian politicians do enjoy complicating things. I would assume this is their way of refering to something as simple as original idea of having a completely democratic government. |
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26 mins confidence: peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1fundamental source Explanation: Matriz comes from the latin word matrice, which means womb. "Diz-se de uma coisa que é a primeira na sua classe , ou que é origem de outras": Grande Dicionário da Língua Portuguesa. |
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16 hrs confidence:
original framework/structure Explanation: in this sort of speech, I suggest not being too literal - matrix is not an everyday term readily understood by the target audience, in my opinion. "Source" I think leaves a question in the mind in the phrase you are dealing with. |
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21 hrs confidence: peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1the very fabric Explanation: the very fabric of our people the very fabric of the citizens of Portugal etc. e.g. And yet, we can't even take care of our own citizens, with health care for all, and to make sure that everyone has a job, and some peace of mind in living. But, think who we have to blame for much of it. The Republicans have been systemaitcly (sic) underminding the very fabric of our people. all in an effort to make Obama look bad. http://www.care2.com/news/member/669141743/1909004 “UBUS is not near to where we wanted it to be by this time in my Eldership, but it has achieved a presence, it is strong; it is committed; and it is assured its survival because it is ingrained in the very fabric of our people: UBUS has served Black people where we found them in need in their day to day lives.” http://www.khabooks.com/why.html |
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