chamada

This is the 730th most frequent Portuguese word.


chamada

"Chamada" means "call" (telephone call), "roll call," or "summons," depending on context.


In this context, 'chamada' refers to a 'call,' specifically a video call.

Recebi uma chamada de vídeo do meu amigo.

I received a video call from my friend.


Here, 'chamada' is used to mean the 'roll call,' as in enumerating names of students.

A professora fez a chamada no início da aula.

The teacher called the roll at the beginning of the class.


In this example, 'chamada' signifies an 'invitation' or being summoned to the stage.

A chamada ao palco foi emocionante.

The call to the stage was exciting.