No. 1,385 in Portuguese
praça
Square (an open public space in a town or city).
In a sentence
Eu gosto de caminhar pela praça de manhã.
I like to walk through the square in the morning.
Here, 'praça' refers to a public square or an open space in a city where people can gather.'
A praça central é um ponto histórico da cidade.
The central square is a historical landmark of the city.
In this sentence, 'praça' denotes the main city square often considered a significant location within an urban area.
O vendedor montou sua barraca na praça.
The vendor set up his stall in the square.
Here, 'praça' is used to mention a location where activities like small market setups can happen.
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