This is the 7646th most frequent Portuguese word.
paranapanema
Paranapanema: A river in southern Brazil, its name from Tupi-Guarani meaning "like the sea" or "great river".
The word "Paranapanema" is used as a proper noun to refer to a specific geographical entity, showcasing its role as a name.
O rio Paranapanema é um dos principais rios do estado de São Paulo.
The Paranapanema river is one of the main rivers of the state of São Paulo.
In this sentence, "Paranapanema" is again the proper noun designating the river, employed in the context of an economic activity related to the river's resources.
Muitos pescadores locais vivem das águas do Paranapanema.
Many local fishermen live off the waters of the Paranapanema.
Here, "Paranapanema" describes a broader area associated with the river, illustrating the word's flexibility in referring to both the river itself and surrounding territories.