This is the 11154th most frequent Portuguese word.
lusitanos
"Lusitanos" refers to the people of Lusitania, an ancient Roman province in the Iberian Peninsula, often used to describe the Portuguese.
The word 'lusitanos' refers to the inhabitants of Lusitania, an ancient region corresponding roughly to the modern day Portugal and part of Spain, showcasing its historical context.
Os lusitanos eram conhecidos por sua resistência contra os romanos no antigo território da Lusitânia.
The Lusitanians were known for their resistance against the Romans in the ancient territory of Lusitania.
In this sentence, 'lusitanos' connects the historical people of ancient Lusitania to their modern descendants, showing a lineage and cultural heritage perspective.
Os portugueses, descendentes dos lusitanos, mantêm várias tradições herdadas de seus antepassados.
The Portuguese, descendants of the Lusitanians, maintain various traditions inherited from their ancestors.
Here, 'lusitanos' is used as a nickname or symbol to represent modern Portugal in sports, illustrating a colloquial usage.