This is the 4494th most frequent Portuguese word.
cita
"Quote" or "citation."
In this sentence, 'cita' refers to mentioning or referencing names or works, often in an academic or formal context.
Ele cita vários autores em sua pesquisa.
He cites various authors in his research.
Here, 'cita' is used to indicate mentioning or referring to people in casual or narrative contexts.
Maria sempre cita seus amigos em suas histórias.
Maria always mentions her friends in her stories.
In this example, 'cita' is used to indicate quoting or referencing authoritative texts in a formal or legal context.