No. 816 in Portuguese
si
"Si" in Portuguese isn’t a standalone word; it could be a misspelling or a reflexive pronoun meaning "itself," "oneself," or a musical note "B."
In a sentence
Ela sempre pensa em si mesma.
She always thinks about herself.
In this sentence, 'si' is used as a reflective pronoun referring back to the subject.
Confiar em si mesmo é fundamental.
Trusting oneself is fundamental.
Here, 'si' acts as a reflexive pronoun indicating the subject's trust in their own capabilities.
Certifique-se de que tudo está no lugar certo.
Make sure that everything is in the right place.
In this example, 'si' is part of the reflexive phrase 'certificar-se'.
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