No. 2,853 in Portuguese
caxias
"Someone who strictly follows rules or obligations, often to an excessive degree."
In a sentence
João é muito caxias, pois sempre segue todas as regras rigorosamente.
João is very meticulous, as he always follows all the rules strictly.
The word 'caxias' here means someone who is very rule-abiding or strict.
No trabalho, ela é bem caxias, garantindo que tudo fique perfeito.
At work, she is quite meticulous, ensuring that everything is perfect.
In this context, 'caxias' describes someone who is very detail-oriented and disciplined.
O professor considerou Maria caxias por entregar todas as tarefas antes do prazo.
The teacher considered Maria meticulous for submitting all assignments before the deadline.
Here, 'caxias' is used to denote someone who is disciplined and diligent.
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