No. 533 in Portuguese
palmeiras
"Palmeiras" means "palm trees" in English.
In a sentence
As palmeiras crescem em climas tropicais.
Palm trees grow in tropical climates.
The word 'palmeiras' is used here as a noun to denote the type of trees characteristic to tropical climates.
Os torcedores do Palmeiras estavam empolgados com a vitória.
The fans of Palmeiras were excited about the victory.
In this context, 'Palmeiras' refers to the name of a famous Brazilian football team.
Palmeiras altas são comuns em praias.
Tall palm trees are common on beaches.
Once again, the word 'palmeiras' is used to describe a type of tree, emphasizing its notable height in this context.
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