No. 526 in Portuguese
alexandre
"Alexandre" is a Portuguese proper noun, equivalent to "Alexander" in English, used as a male given name.
In a sentence
Alexandre é meu amigo desde a infância.
Alexandre has been my friend since childhood.
The word 'Alexandre' is used here as a proper noun referring to a male person's name, exemplifying its usage as a means of naming an individual.
Eles chamaram o novo parque de Alexandre em homenagem a um herói nacional.
They named the new park Alexandre in honor of a national hero.
Here, 'Alexandre' is used as a name designated to an entity (a park), representing a tribute to an esteemed individual, illustrating its applicability in commemorative naming.
Lemos um livro sobre as conquistas de Alexandre, o Grande.
We read a book about the achievements of Alexander the Great.
In this case, 'Alexandre' refers to 'Alexander the Great', a historical figure, showcasing the word's association with renowned identities in history.
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