This is the 4016th most frequent Portuguese word.
mari
"Mari" is not a standalone word in Portuguese; it is typically a diminutive or nickname derived from names like Maria.
Here, 'Mari' is used as a proper noun, specifically a name.
Meu amigo, Mari, chegou ontem.
My friend, Mari, arrived yesterday.
Here, 'Mari' refers to a specific person, emphasizing possession or relation.
No almoço, comi um pão que a Mari fez.
At lunch, I ate a bread that Mari made.
Here, 'Mari' is used as the subject of the sentence, referring to a person named Mari.