No. 3,768 in Portuguese
barreto
A small cap or headpiece.
In a sentence
O chão estava coberto de barreto após a tempestade.
The ground was covered with dirt after the storm.
In this sentence, 'barreto' refers to dirt or mud, describing the condition of the ground after a storm.
Ele trabalha como barreto na construção civil.
He works as a bricklayer in construction.
Here, 'barreto' means a bricklayer, indicating the profession of the subject as a tradesperson involved in construction.
O nome Barreto é comum em várias regiões do Brasil.
The name Barreto is common in various regions of Brazil.
In this context, 'Barreto' is used as a proper name, showing how it can refer to a surname prevalent in Brazil.
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