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No. 2,289 in Portuguese

chico

"Chico" means "boy" or "guy" in Portuguese. It is also a common nickname for Francisco.

In a sentence

  • O chico da festa estava muito animado.

    The boy at the party was very excited.

    In this sentence, 'chico' is used informally to refer to a young male person, similar to 'boy' in English.

  • Ela cuidava do chico como se fosse seu próprio filho.

    She took care of the chico as if he were her own son.

    Here, 'chico' is used affectionately to refer to someone, typically a child or young person, showing endearment.

  • No campo, vi um pequeno chico brilhando ao sol.

    In the field, I saw a small chico shining in the sun.

    In this context, 'chico' refers metaphorically or descriptively to an object or entity that can be associated with youth or vibrancy.

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