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votuporanga
"Votuporanga" is a name of indigenous origin in Portuguese, meaning "good winds" or "pleasant winds." It is also the name of a city in São Paulo, Brazil.
In a sentence
Eu nasci em Votuporanga, uma cidade tranquila no interior de São Paulo.
I was born in Votuporanga, a quiet city in the interior of São Paulo.
In this sentence, 'Votuporanga' is used as a proper noun referring to a specific location, namely a city in Brazil.
Quando penso em morar em um lugar calmo, sempre me lembro de Votuporanga.
When I think about living in a calm place, I always remember Votuporanga.
Here, 'Votuporanga' is again used as a proper noun referring to the city, but this time in a nostalgic or descriptive context suggesting a characteristic of the city.
Chegamos a Votuporanga exatamente às 14 horas ontem.
We arrived in Votuporanga exactly at 2 PM yesterday.
This sentence uses 'Votuporanga' as a proper noun to describe a destination, highlighting the time of arrival for a visit or trip.
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