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sampaio
"Sampaio" is a Portuguese surname, often used as a proper noun, and may not have a specific standalone meaning.
In a sentence
O sobrenome dele é Sampaio.
His last name is Sampaio.
In this sentence, 'Sampaio' is used as a proper noun, specifically as a surname.
Eu passei as férias na cidade de Sampaio.
I spent my vacation in the town of Sampaio.
Here, 'Sampaio' refers to a place name, likely a town or city.
Você conhece o poeta Sampaio que influenciou as letras brasileiras?
Do you know the poet Sampaio who influenced Brazilian literature?
In this case, 'Sampaio' is used as a proper noun representing a well-known individual, specifically a poet.
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