No. 351 in Portuguese
brasileiro
"Brasileiro" means "Brazilian," referring to someone or something from Brazil.
In a sentence
O time brasileiro jogou muito bem.
The Brazilian team played very well.
The word 'brasileiro' is being used as an adjective to describe the team as related to Brazil.
O brasileiro é conhecido por sua hospitalidade.
The Brazilian is known for their hospitality.
The word 'brasileiro' is being used as a noun to refer to a person from Brazil.
Eu comprei um guia brasileiro para minha viagem.
I bought a Brazilian guide for my trip.
The word 'brasileiro' is used as an adjective to describe the guide as being from Brazil or related to it.
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