No. 1,435 in Portuguese
niterói
"Niterói" is the name of a city in Brazil, located in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
In a sentence
Niterói é uma cidade localizada no estado do Rio de Janeiro.
Niterói is a city located in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
Here, 'Niterói' is used as a proper noun representing a particular city.
Eu gostei muito das praias de Niterói quando as visitei.
I really enjoyed the beaches of Niterói when I visited them.
In this sentence, 'Niterói' names the location associated with its characteristic beaches.
A cultura local de Niterói é fascinante e diversificada.
The local culture of Niterói is fascinating and diverse.
The term 'Niterói' signifies the city while emphasizing its cultural attributes.
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