This is the 7496th most frequent Portuguese word.
navalny
The word "navalny" is not Portuguese; it refers to Alexei Navalny, a Russian opposition leader and activist.
Here, 'Navalny' is used as a proper noun referring to a specific person, hence acting as the subject of the sentence.
Navalny é um ativista político conhecido mundialmente.
Navalny is a globally known political activist.
In this usage, 'Navalny' acts as a possessive noun describing the actions linked to him, indicating ownership or association.
As ações de Navalny inspiram muitos a defender seus direitos.
Navalny's actions inspire many to defend their rights.
Here, 'Navalny' is the object of the preposition 'sobre' (about), indicating whom the article is about.