No. 3,383 in Portuguese
ilustre
"Ilustre" means "illustrious" or "distinguished" in English.
In a sentence
A presença do ilustre professor nos honra.
The presence of the distinguished professor honors us.
Here, 'ilustre' is used as an adjective to show respect and high regard for someone in a professional or academic setting.
Uma ilustre citação foi incluída no discurso.
A renowned quotation was included in the speech.
In this sentence, 'ilustre' describes the quotation, indicating that it is widely recognized and significant.
O artista ilustre deixou um legado admirável.
The distinguished artist left an admirable legacy.
'Ilustre' here emphasizes the artist's prominence and contributions to their field.
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