No. 2,874 in Portuguese
elis
In Portuguese, "Elis" is a proper noun, often used as a given name, notably associated with the famous Brazilian singer Elis Regina.
In a sentence
Elis foi uma cantora incrível que encantou a todos com sua voz.
Elis was an incredible singer who enchanted everyone with her voice.
In this sentence, 'Elis' is used as a proper noun referring to a specific person, showcasing its usage as a name.
Eu conheci uma garota chamada Elis, muito simpática e gentil.
I met a girl named Elis, very friendly and kind.
Here, 'Elis' once again functions as a proper name but is used in the context of meeting someone by that name.
Se o nome dela for 'Elis', então ela tem um nome muito bonito.
If her name is 'Elis', then she has a very beautiful name.
In this sentence, 'Elis' is mentioned as a hypothetical name, illustrating its appearance within a conditional context.
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