No. 2,940 in Portuguese
miranda
"Miranda" in Portuguese can mean a surname or refer to the region of Miranda do Douro in Portugal.
In a sentence
Eu vi a Miranda no parque ontem.
I saw Miranda at the park yesterday.
Here, 'Miranda' is used as a proper noun, referring to the name of a person.
A miranda das luzes no horizonte era fascinante.
The view of the lights on the horizon was fascinating.
In this sentence, 'miranda' denotes 'view' or 'sight', used as a common noun to describe a landscape perspective.
Eu fiz uma miranda nos detalhes do relatório.
I took a close look at the details of the report.
Here, 'miranda' is a regional or archaic term indicating close observation or review, showcasing a specialized usage.
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