No. 3,415 in Portuguese
israelitas
"Israelitas" in Portuguese means "Israelites" in English, referring to the ancient people of Israel or their descendants.
In a sentence
Os israelitas atravessaram o mar Vermelho guiados por Moisés.
The Israelites crossed the Red Sea guided by Moses.
Here, the word 'israelitas' refers to the descendants of Israel (Jacob) in the Biblical context, demonstrating a historical or religious reference.
Os costumes dos israelitas são fascinantes e ricos em significados.
The customs of the Israelites are fascinating and rich in meanings.
In this sentence, 'israelitas' refers to the cultural and traditional practices of the historic population of Israel, showing an anthropological or cultural study usage.
Os turistas perguntaram sobre os israelitas que habitavam aquela região no passado.
The tourists asked about the Israelites who inhabited that region in the past.
Here, 'israelitas' is used to identify the people historically associated with a particular region, demonstrating careful interaction with historical context.
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