No. 2,835 in Portuguese
bandeirantes
"Bandeirantes" were Brazilian explorers and fortune hunters primarily in the 17th century who expanded colonial territory and searched for minerals and Indigenous slaves.
In a sentence
Os bandeirantes exploraram o interior do Brasil em busca de riquezas.
The bandeirantes explored the interior of Brazil in search of riches.
Here, 'bandeirantes' refers to the historical individuals in Brazil who embarked on expeditions to identify resources and expand territory during colonial times.
O nome bandeirante é uma parte importante da história paulista.
The name bandeirante is an important part of São Paulo's history.
In this sentence, 'bandeirante' is used in its singular form to highlight its cultural and historical significance in São Paulo's context.
A equipe de futebol escolheu o nome Bandeirantes como uma homenagem.
The football team chose the name Bandeirantes as an homage.
Here, 'Bandeirantes' is used as a proper noun for a chosen team name, symbolizing heritage or a regional connection.
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