No. 1,919 in Portuguese
city
The Portuguese word for "city" is "cidade," meaning a large town or urban area where people live and work.
In a sentence
Eu moro em uma cidade pequena.
I live in a small town.
The term 'cidade' is used here to refer to a community or town where the speaker resides.
A cidade de Nova York é muito movimentada.
The city of New York is very busy.
In this sentence, 'cidade' signifies a large, urban populated area, specifically New York City.
Visitamos a cidade antiga durante as férias.
We visited the ancient city during the holidays.
Here, 'cidade' is utilized to describe a historic or ancient urban area that is notable for its age and history.
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