This is the 6926th most frequent Portuguese word.
ilhéus
"Ilhéus" means "islanders" in English, referring to people who live on an island.
Here, 'ilhéus' is used to refer to people who reside on an island, highlighting their identity as islanders.
Os ilhéus das Ilhas Açores são conhecidos pela sua hospitalidade.
The islanders of the Azores Islands are known for their hospitality.
In this sentence, 'ilhéus' denotes small islands or islets, referring to geographic formations near the coast.
Existem pequenos ilhéus ao longo da costa que são populares para mergulho.
There are small islets along the coast that are popular for diving.
Here, 'ilhéus' is used again to signify people living on islands but emphasizes their cultural and social aspects.