🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

pessoa

Pronunciation / Transliteration: peˈsoɐ

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Pessoa/peˈsoɐ/
nounCEFR A1 (Beginner)Top #1500 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"Cada pessoa tem seus próprios sonhos."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A human being regarded as an individual.

    "Every pessoa has unique experiences that shape their identity."
  2. 2

    A term used in legal contexts to refer to an individual or entity.

    "In legal documents, each pessoa is recognized as having rights and responsibilities."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'pessoa' originates from the Latin 'persona', which referred to a mask used by actors in ancient Roman theater. Over time, it evolved to denote an individual or character, reflecting the social and legal identity of a person in various contexts.

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