No. 2,320 in Portuguese
iorque
"iorque" is the Portuguese word for "York," referring to the city in England or the region in the U.S. (New York).
In a sentence
Ele visitou Nova Iorque durante suas férias.
He visited New York during his vacation.
Here, 'Iorque' is part of the proper noun 'Nova Iorque', which is the name of the city New York. It represents the location in a geographic sense.
A história de Nova Iorque é fascinante.
The history of New York is fascinating.
In this sentence, 'Iorque' again appears as part of the place name 'Nova Iorque', referring to the cultural and historical aspects of the city.
Há muitas opções de transporte público em Nova Iorque.
There are many public transportation options in New York.
Here, 'Iorque' within 'Nova Iorque' emphasizes the urban characteristics of the city, demonstrating its infrastructure and amenities.
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