Word
paulo
Phoneticspaulo
/ˈpɔˌɫoʊ/
Definition
n. a common male name in Portuguese and Italian. It is the same as the English name Paul.
n. a masculine given name of Latin origin, specifically the Portuguese and Italian form of Paulus. Used as a proper name for individuals in Lusophone and Italophone cultures.
Examples
“Paulo is my new classmate from Brazil.”
“The author Paulo Coelho is famous for writing the book The Alchemist.”
“While the name Paulo is most frequently associated with Portuguese-speaking countries today, its roots trace back to the Roman family name meaning small or humble.”
Examples
simple
“Paulo is my new classmate from Brazil.”
contextual
“The author Paulo Coelho is famous for writing the book The Alchemist.”
complex
“While the name Paulo is most frequently associated with Portuguese-speaking countries today, its roots trace back to the Roman family name meaning small or humble.”
Usage
When used as a proper name, it must be capitalised.
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