1. Rod: This is the most common meaning. It refers to a rod or stick, often made of wood.
* Examples:
* "A vara de pescar" - the fishing rod
* "Vara de comando" - the control stick (in a vehicle)
* "Vara de medir" - measuring rod
2. Measuring unit: In some contexts, "vara" can refer to an old unit of measurement, roughly equivalent to 1.10 meters.
* Example:
* "O terreno tem 10 varas de comprimento" - The land is 10 varas long.
3. Legal jurisdiction: In legal terminology, "vara" can refer to a court or a jurisdiction.
* Example:
* "Vara Criminal" - Criminal Court
* "Vara de Família" - Family Court
4. Other meanings:
* "Vara" can also refer to a branch of a tree, a bamboo pole, or a shaft (as in a weapon).
* In some regions, it can mean a type of fishing net.
To understand the exact meaning of "vara" in a specific context, you need to consider the surrounding words and the overall sentence.