No. 1,814 in Portuguese
mente
"Mind."
In a sentence
Ele tem uma mente aberta e está sempre disposto a aprender.
He has an open mind and is always willing to learn.
The word 'mente' is used here as a noun meaning 'mind,' referring to someone's mental traits or state.
Ela mente para proteger seus amigos.
She lies to protect her friends.
In this case, 'mente' is a verb derived from 'mentir,' indicating the act of lying or not telling the truth.
Frequentemente, ele reflete e busca crescer com suas experiências.
Frequently, he reflects and seeks to grow from his experiences.
Though 'mente' as a word does not appear here, it is implied in the adverbial structure 'Frequentemente,' which means 'Frequently,' stemming from the root meaning related to the mind's actions.
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