Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
massa
noun
/ˈmæsə/
Definition
Mass; a term often used in Portuguese to refer to a significant amount or bulk of something.
Examples
- Uma massa de pessoas se reuniu na praça. (A mass of people gathered in the square.)
- A massa de pão precisa descansar antes de assar. (The bread dough needs to rest before baking.)
Meaning
In a broader sense, ‘massa’ can also refer to a group of people or a large crowd.
Synonyms
- Multidão (crowd)
- Conjunto (set)
- Grupo (group)