How to Say "Resource" in Portuguese

recurso

/ʁeˈkuʁ.su/

The English word "resource" is translated into Portuguese as recurso.

recurso refers to something used to achieve an objective. In a legal context, it can also mean a legal appeal or a means of recourse.

Meaning: something that one uses to achieve an objective (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

recurso is a masculine noun. The plural form is recursos.

The pronunciation of recurso is /ʁeˈkuʁ.su/. It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.

While 'recurso' is a direct cognate of the English 'resource', its Latin ancestor 'recurrere' actually means 'to run back' or 'to run back to'.
In some Portuguese-speaking regions, a 'recurso' can refer to a small, clever trick or a 'hack' used to solve a problem quickly, rather than a formal asset.
In Brazilian Portuguese, recurso can be used colloquially to refer specifically to government funding or grants provided for a project.

O gás é um importante recurso natural.
Gas is an important natural resource.
This sentence shows how to use recurso to describe gas as a natural resource.
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A água é um importante recurso natural.
Water is an important natural resource.
This sentence shows how to use recurso to describe water as a natural resource.
Tatoeba #1550937 by alexmarcelo, translation #1550939 by CM
A energia hidráulica é um recurso renovável.
Hydropower is a renewable resource.
This sentence shows how to use recurso to describe hydropower as a renewable resource.
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Este manual fornece recursos valiosos para aprendizes de línguas.
This manual provides valuable resources for language learners.
Consulte as fontes disponíveis antes de fazer a sua pesquisa acadêmica.
Consult the available resources before conducting your academic research.
Conheço um ótimo site com material de estudo gratuito.
I know a great website with free study resources.
Encontrei materiais incríveis para aprender a tocar violão.
I found incredible resources to learn how to play the guitar.
Os livros didáticos são um apoio essencial para o ensino de história.
Textbooks are an essential resource for teaching history.
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Felipe and Mariana are discussing a project at work.

Felipe

Não temos nenhum recurso para este projeto.
We don't have any resource for this project.
Mariana

Podemos usar a biblioteca como recurso.
We can use the library as a resource.
Felipe

Isso seria um ótimo recurso, Mariana.
That would be a great resource, Mariana.
Mariana

Vou verificar a disponibilidade agora.
I will check the availability now.

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