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margem info.

Tips to Remember:
• Think of “margem” as the “margin” or edge of something, similar to the “edge” of a page in English. You can recall its shape in writing—a thin border or limit—just as a page has margins.

Explanations:
• “Margem” broadly refers to the edge, border, or brink of an object or area. It can describe the natural boundaries of a river, a piece of land, or even abstract boundaries like profit margins in business.
• In geometry or everyday language, “margem” indicates the outer border or limit of something.

Other Words with Similar Meaning:
• Beira – often used to refer to the edge or banks (e.g., riverbank)
• Borda – can mean the rim, border, or edge of objects such as tables, plates, or clothing
• Limite – sometimes used when referring to boundaries or limits

Alternate Meanings and Slang:
• In business contexts, “margem” is used to indicate the profit margin. For example, “margem de lucro” means “profit margin.”
• It can also be used figuratively to indicate a margin for error or safety, such as in “margem de segurança.”

Example Sentences:
• "A margem do rio estava cheia de árvores."
Translation: "The riverbank was full of trees."

• "Ele conseguiu aumentar a margem de lucro da empresa."
Translation: "He managed to increase the company's profit margin."

• "Vivemos na margem da sociedade, onde poucos reconhecem nossas alegrias e lutas."
Translation: "We live on the fringes of society, where few acknowledge our joys and struggles."

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