No. 462 in Portuguese
amigo
Friend.
In a sentence
Meu amigo veio me visitar hoje.
My friend came to visit me today.
Here, 'amigo' is used as a noun to refer to a close friend or companion.
Ele é muito amigo de todos na vizinhança.
He is very friendly to everyone in the neighborhood.
In this case, 'amigo' is used as an adjective, describing someone as outgoing and friendly.
Foi um amigo ato da parte dela me ajudar naquele momento.
It was a kind act on her part to help me at that moment.
Here, 'amigo' functions as part of the expression 'amigo ato,' which refers to a kind or friendly deed.
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