Portuguese Word of the Day
pessoa
/pe-SO-a/ • noun — 24th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: a human being; an individual
Examples
- Ela é uma pessoa muito amigável.
(She is a very friendly person.) - Cada pessoa tem suas próprias ideias.
(Each person has their own ideas.) - Ele se considera uma pessoa otimista.
(He considers himself an optimistic person.)
Synonyms
- indivíduo
- ser humano
The word 'pessoa' is commonly used in everyday conversation when referring to individuals, whether in formal or informal contexts.
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