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• Sinal internacional de socorro usado em radiotelegrafia, geralmente empregado para indicar necessidade imediata de ajuda ou assistência.

An internationally recognized distress signal in radio code, typically used to indicate a need for immediate help or assistance.

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1. B1formal

   An internationally recognized Morse code distress signal (three dots, three dashes, three dots) used in emergencies.

   Sinal de socorro

   • The ship sent out an SOS after hitting the iceberg.
   • The pilot transmitted an SOS when the engine failed.
   • Rescue teams responded immediately to the SOS call.

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2. Urgent plea for helpB2informal

   A figurative expression used to indicate a desperate need for assistance.

   Pedido de socorro

   • The email was an SOS for more volunteers.
   • Her message was an SOS for financial support.
   • The community sent out an SOS for food and supplies.

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