No. 179 in Portuguese
prefeito
Mayor.
In a sentence
O prefeito discursou na inauguração do novo parque.
The mayor gave a speech at the opening of the new park.
In this sentence, 'prefeito' is used as a noun meaning 'mayor,' referring to the elected head of a city or town government.
Ele foi elogiado por seu trabalho como prefeito.
He was praised for his work as mayor.
Here, 'prefeito' is used as a role or position held by a person, emphasizing their responsibility and contributions.
O projeto desenvolvido pelo prefeito trouxe muitos benefícios.
The project developed by the mayor brought many benefits.
In this example, 'prefeito' is used possessively, referring to the person who holds the title and their specific actions.
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