No. 1,432 in Portuguese
mateus
"Mateus" is a Portuguese male given name equivalent to "Matthew" in English.
In a sentence
Mateus é meu amigo de longa data.
Mateus is my long-time friend.
Here, 'Mateus' is used as a proper noun, specifically referring to the name of a person.
Mateus é conhecido por sua habilidade em pintura.
Mateus is known for his skill in painting.
'Mateus' again serves as a proper noun, identifying a specific individual and their distinct characteristic.
No caminho para casa, passei pela estrada de Mateus.
On the way home, I passed by Mateus road.
In this instance, 'Mateus' is likely referring to a location, showcasing its use as a descriptive identifier.
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