No. 1,022 in Portuguese
povos
"Peoples" (groups of people, typically referring to distinct ethnic or cultural communities).
In a sentence
Os povos indígenas têm culturas muito ricas.
Indigenous peoples have very rich cultures.
In this sentence, 'povos' is used to refer to distinct groups of people united by culture or ethnicity.
Os povos do norte são conhecidos por sua culinária única.
The peoples of the north are known for their unique cuisine.
Here, 'povos' denotes groups of people geographically grouped or associated with a specific region.
Os povos antigos construíram monumentos grandiosos.
Ancient peoples built grand monuments.
In this example, 'povos' refers to people from past civilizations or eras.
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