This is the 2361st most frequent Portuguese word.
ruth
The word "ruth" does not have meaning in Portuguese; it is typically a proper noun, such as a name.
In this sentence, 'Ruth' is used as a proper noun referring to the name of a specific individual.
Ruth é uma pessoa muito determinada e gentil.
Ruth is a very determined and kind person.
Here, 'Rute' (Portuguese for Ruth) refers to the biblical book by that name.
Eu li o Livro de Rute na Bíblia e achei muito inspirador.
I read the Book of Ruth in the Bible and found it very inspiring.
'Ruth' in this context is being discussed as a word, implying its linguistic properties rather than as a name.