No. 2,330 in Portuguese
mano
"Mano" means "bro" or "dude," commonly used to address a friend or sibling.
In a sentence
E aí, mano, como você está hoje?
Hey, bro, how are you today?
Here, 'mano' is used as an informal way to refer to a friend, similar to 'bro' in English.
Olha só, mano, essa ideia é genial!
Look, dude, this idea is brilliant!
Here, 'mano' is used colloquially to address someone informally as a peer, enhancing familiarity.
O respeito é essencial, mano.
Respect is essential, buddy.
In this sentence, 'mano' conveys a sense of camaraderie or solidarity, emphasizing the shared values between interlocutors.
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