No. 285 in Latvian
persona
The Latvian word "persona" means "person" or "individual" in English.
In a sentence
Persona, kas bieži apmeklē šo kafejnīcu, ir ļoti draudzīga.
The person who frequently visits this café is very friendly.
In this sentence, 'persona' is used to denote an individual or person, emphasizing a generalized or non-specific identity.
Katram dzīvesstāstam ir sava personība, kas to padara unikālu.
Each life story has its own persona which makes it unique.
Here, 'persona' is employed in a metaphorical sense to describe a character or personality attributed to a concept or abstract idea.
Persona, kas aizņemas grāmatas no bibliotēkas, ievēro noteikumus.
The person who borrows books from the library follows the rules.
In this case, 'persona' again refers to an individual, particularly highlighting a role or function in the described context.
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