No. 2,291 in Portuguese
colbert
"Colbert" is not a Portuguese word; it is generally a proper noun (e.g., a surname). In Portuguese, it does not have a specific meaning.
In a sentence
Eu assisti um programa muito engraçado apresentado por Stephen Colbert ontem à noite.
I watched a very funny show hosted by Stephen Colbert last night.
Here, 'Colbert' is used as a proper noun referring to a specific person, Stephen Colbert.
O tecido da minha camisa é feito de um tipo chamado colbert.
The fabric of my shirt is made from a type called 'colbert'.
In this sentence, 'colbert' is used as a noun, referring to a type of fabric, showcasing a different contextual meaning.
Estava lendo sobre Jean-Baptiste Colbert, ministro das finanças da França durante o reinado de Luís XIV.
I was reading about Jean-Baptiste Colbert, the minister of finance of France during the reign of Louis XIV.
'Colbert' here is again a proper noun, referencing the historical figure Jean-Baptiste Colbert, illustrating its use in historical context.
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