No. 1,053 in Portuguese
pessoa
"Pessoa" means "person" in English.
In a sentence
A pessoa que ligou deixou um recado.
The person who called left a message.
Here 'pessoa' refers to an undefined individual whose identity is unknown.
Você é uma pessoa muito gentil.
You are a very kind person.
In this sentence, 'pessoa' is used to indicate an individual, emphasizing personal characteristics.
Cada pessoa tem suas próprias opiniões.
Each person has their own opinions.
Here 'pessoa' represents people in a non-specific sense, discussing general human traits.
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