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cristo
"Cristo" in English means "Christ."
In a sentence
Eu acredito em Cristo como meu salvador.
I believe in Christ as my savior.
In this sentence, 'Cristo' refers to Jesus Christ, used as a proper noun representing religious belief.
Este pode ser o último cristo da humanidade.
This could be the last Christ of humanity.
Here, 'cristo' metaphorically symbolizes a savior figure or one who sacrifices for others, diverging from strictly religious context.
Não seja um cristo para os outros toda vez.
Don't be a Christ to others every time.
In this usage, 'cristo' refers to someone enduring sacrifice or troubles excessively for others, implying a broader application of the term's meaning.
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