This is the 4084th most frequent Portuguese word.
paulo
"Paulo" is a Portuguese given name equivalent to "Paul" in English.
Here, 'Paulo' is used as a person's name and also appears in the name of the city 'São Paulo', each with distinct meanings.
Paulo é meu amigo e mora em São Paulo.
Paulo is my friend and lives in São Paulo.
In this sentence, 'Paulo' is used as part of a given name, highlighting that it serves as an identity marker.
Ele foi batizado com o nome de Paulo Pedro.
He was christened with the name Paulo Pedro.
In this context, 'Paulo' refers to a historical or religious figure, indicating the use of the name in cultural references.