No. 5,838 in Catalan
gonçalves
"Gonçalves" is not a Catalan word; it is a Portuguese surname.
In a sentence
En Gonçalves va arribar tard a la reunió.
Mr. Gonçalves arrived late to the meeting.
In this sentence, 'Gonçalves' is used as a proper name referring to a specific person.
Els Gonçalves són una família molt coneguda al barri.
The Gonçalves are a well-known family in the neighborhood.
Here, 'Gonçalves' refers to a family name, representing collectively all members of the family group.
El cognom Gonçalves té les seves arrels a Portugal.
The last name Gonçalves has its roots in Portugal.
In this usage, 'Gonçalves' is treated as a surname, emphasizing its historical or cultural significance.
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