No. 428 in Portuguese
conhecido
Known; familiar.
In a sentence
Ele é um cantor conhecido neste país.
He is a known singer in this country.
In this sentence, "conhecido" is used as an adjective, meaning "known/familiar".
Este lugar é conhecido pelas suas belas vistas.
This place is known for its beautiful views.
Here, "conhecido" also functions as an adjective, describing the place's reputation or recognition.
O evento foi conhecido pelo público através das redes sociais.
The event became known to the public through social media.
In this case, "conhecido" is used as a past participle verb, indicating the event becoming known to the audience.
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