No. 311 in Portuguese
povo
"People" or "population."
In a sentence
O povo brasileiro é conhecido por sua hospitalidade.
The Brazilian people are known for their hospitality.
In this sentence, 'povo' refers to the people or population of a country.
O povo da vila se reuniu na praça para a celebração.
The people of the village gathered in the square for the celebration.
Here, 'povo' denotes the inhabitants or community of a specific locality.
Muitos líderes servem ao povo com dedicação e compromisso.
Many leaders serve the people with dedication and commitment.
In this sentence, 'povo' is used to mean the general public or the collective citizens.
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