falecida

falecida

Deceased.

Here, "falecida" functions as an adjective, describing the lady who has passed away.

A senhora falecida era muito querida por todos.

The late lady was very dear to all.

In this sentence, "falecida" is used as a noun to refer to the person who is deceased.

Ele visitou o túmulo da falecida ontem.

He visited the tomb of the deceased yesterday.

"Falecida" refers to a specific deceased person, used metaphorically to evoke memory or presence.

Desde que o relógio antigo parou, parecia que a alma da falecida estava presente.

Since the old clock stopped, it seemed that the soul of the late woman was present.