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borges
"Borges" is typically a proper noun in Portuguese, commonly used as a surname.
In a sentence
Os textos de Borges são fascinantes e cheios de enigmas.
Borges' texts are fascinating and full of enigmas.
In this sentence, 'Borges' refers to the surname of Jorge Luis Borges, the famous Argentine writer and poet.
Eu fui na padaria Borges hoje de manhã.
I went to the Borges' bakery this morning.
Here, 'Borges' is used as a proper noun to designate the name of a bakery.
Encontramos com os Borges na festa ontem à noite.
We met the Borges family at the party last night.
In this sentence, 'Borges' refers to a family name, indicating a group of people collectively known by their last name.
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