No. 4,135 in Portuguese
roberta
"Roberta" is a feminine given name in Portuguese.
In a sentence
Roberta é uma professora dedicada.
Roberta is a dedicated teacher.
In this sentence, 'Roberta' is a proper noun, specifically a name, referring to a specific individual.
A roberta daquela empresa tem muito conhecimento técnico.
The 'roberta' in that company has much technical knowledge.
Here, 'roberta' is used metaphorically to represent a role or characteristic, implying someone who fits the description.
Eles estavam conversando sobre uma tal de Roberta.
They were talking about someone named Roberta.
In this sentence, 'Roberta' is a name being referenced in a possibly figurative or unclear context, indicating a person discussed without direct connection.
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