angela

This is the 5730th most frequent Portuguese word.


angela

"Ângela" is a Portuguese female given name equivalent to "Angela" in English, meaning "angel" or "messenger."


Here, 'Angela' is used as a proper noun referring to a person's name.

Angela gosta de ler livros de ficção.

Angela likes to read fiction books.


In this sentence, 'Angela' functions as a verb which means 'wash' in the imperative form ('to wash' is 'angelar' in Portuguese, though this usage might be less common).

Angela suas mãos antes de comer.

Wash your hands before eating.


Here, 'Angela' is again used as a proper noun referring to a person's name, linked to the possessive form 'de Angela'.

A expressão de Angela era de surpresa.

Angela's expression was one of surprise.