No. 303 in Portuguese
próprio
Own; proper; itself.
In a sentence
Ele trouxe seu próprio livro para a aula.
He brought his own book to the class.
Here, 'próprio' emphasizes ownership, indicating that the book belongs to him.
É necessário encontrar o próprio caminho na vida.
It's necessary to find one's own path in life.
Here, 'próprio' conveys individuality, suggesting a unique or personal direction.
Ele está tão orgulhoso do seu próprio trabalho.
He is so proud of his own work.
Here, 'próprio' highlights personal achievement, underlining that the work was done by himself.
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