This is the 4194th most frequent Portuguese word.
tijuca
"Tijuca" refers to a type of marshland or wetland in Portuguese, often associated with the Tijuca Forest in Rio de Janeiro.
In this sentence, 'Tijuca' refers to a specific neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, demonstrating its use as a proper noun.
Eu moro na Tijuca, um bairro conhecido no Rio de Janeiro.
I live in Tijuca, a well-known neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro.
Here, 'Tijuca' is used in 'mata da Tijuca' to denote the name of a forest area, showcasing its application as part of a geographic name.
A mata da Tijuca é um destino popular para trilhas.
The Tijuca forest is a popular destination for hiking.
In this instance, 'na Tijuca' indicates the location within the neighborhood, emphasizing its role as a location identifier.