This is the 4011th most frequent Portuguese word.
maldonado
"Maldonado" is typically a proper noun, such as a surname or place name, and does not have a specific definition in Portuguese as a standalone word.
The word 'Maldonado' is used as a proper noun, typically a surname, identifying a family, emphasizing its prominence or popularity.
A família Maldonado é muito conhecida na região.
The Maldonado family is very well known in the region.
Here 'maldonado' is utilized as a past participle in a figurative sense, depicting someone negatively affected by certain actions, although this usage is uncommon and regional.
Ele foi maldonado pelos rumores espalhados sobre ele.
He was harmed by the rumors spread about him.
In this sentence, 'Maldonado' is capitalized and refers to the name of a location, specifically a city in Uruguay, showing its geographical significance.