No. 824 in Portuguese
cidade
"City" or "town."
In a sentence
A cidade é cheia de atrações turísticas.
The city is full of tourist attractions.
Here, 'cidade' refers to a specific urban area and highlights its feature as a point of interest.
O desenvolvimento da cidade depende de bons governantes.
The development of the city depends on good leaders.
In this sentence, 'cidade' is used in the context of urban planning and governance.
Minha cidade natal é uma pequena vila no interior.
My hometown is a small village in the countryside.
Here, 'cidade' is used in reference to one's place of origin, emphasizing its personal significance.
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