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Pessoas

Description

Pessoas is a Portuguese term that means "people" or "individuals" in English. It is the plural form of the word "pessoa."

Senses

1. Human beings collectively
2. Individuals in a general sense
3. Social beings with distinct characteristics
4. Legal subjects with rights and obligations

Usages

Popular Usage:

In popular usage, "pessoas" refers to the general mass of individuals or human beings in a given context.

Example Sentence:

"As pessoas nas ruas estavam animadas com o desfile." (The people in the streets were excited about the parade.)

Local Usage:

In local usage, "pessoas" can also refer to a specific group of individuals from a particular region or community.

Example Sentence:

"As pessoas da cidade comemoram a chegada da primavera com uma festa tradicional." (The people from the city celebrate the arrival of spring with a traditional party.)

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