This is the 7730th most frequent Portuguese word.
pompeu
"Pompeu" is a proper noun in Portuguese, typically a name, and does not have a standalone definition in English.
Here, 'Pompeu' is used as a proper noun, referring to a historical figure, Pompey the Great, his name being adapted into Portuguese.
Pompeu foi um político e militar romano de grande influência.
Pompeu was a Roman politician and military leader of great influence.
In this sentence, 'Pompeu' again acts as a proper noun, signifying the name of a Brazilian city named after Pompey.
O nome da cidade é Pompeu, em homenagem ao militar romano.
The name of the city is Pompeu, in homage to the Roman military leader.
Here, 'Pompeu' is used as a personal name for a fictional character, showing a common usage of names in informal contexts.