No. 1,907 in Portuguese
azevedo
Azevedo is a Portuguese surname derived from "azevinho," meaning "holly tree."
In a sentence
Azevedo é um sobrenome comum em Portugal.
Azevedo is a common surname in Portugal.
In this sentence, "azevedo" is used as a proper noun referring to a surname, which is a common way it appears in Portuguese.
O famoso escritor português, António Azevedo, publicou uma nova obra.
The famous Portuguese writer, António Azevedo, has published a new work.
Here, "azevedo" is used as a family name for an individual, typical in the context of a person's name.
Azevedo também é um local-roda notável em sua cidade histórica.
Azevedo is also a notable place in its historic town.
In this context, "azevedo" is used as a proper noun perhaps indicating the name of a place, showcasing its usage outside personal names.
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