No. 4,083 in Portuguese
patrícia
"Patrícia" means "patrician," referring to a person of noble or aristocratic lineage.
In a sentence
A Patrícia gosta de caminhar na praia.
Patrícia enjoys walking on the beach.
Here, 'Patrícia' is used as a proper noun, referring to a specific individual's name.
O estilo patrício daquela casa é impressionante.
The patrician style of that house is impressive.
In this sentence, 'patrício' is used as an adjective derived from 'patrícia,' meaning 'patrician,' and describes an elegant, noble style.
Na Roma Antiga, os patrícios tinham um status elevado.
In Ancient Rome, the patricians held a high status.
Here, 'patrícios,' the plural form of 'patrício,' refers to a social class in Ancient Rome known for their aristocracy and prominence.
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