No. 1,145 in Portuguese
dr
Abbreviation for "doutor," meaning "doctor" (title).
In a sentence
Dr. João é um médico bem respeitado na comunidade.
Dr. João is a well-respected doctor in the community.
The word 'Dr.' is an abbreviation used as a title before a person's name to denote that they hold a doctoral degree or are a practicing medical doctor.
Ela gosta de chamar o seu pai de 'dr.' como um apelido carinhoso.
She likes to call her father 'dr.' as a loving nickname.
In this context, 'dr.' is used informally and affectionately, diverging from its formal use in denoting medical professionals or academics.
O dr. falou que a consulta seria hoje pela manhã.
The doctor said the appointment would be this morning.
Here, 'dr.' specifically refers to a practicing medical doctor, emphasizing its professional use.
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