This is the 606th most frequent Portuguese word.
araújo
"Araújo" is a Portuguese surname with no direct meaning in English; it originates from a place name in Portugal.
In this sentence, 'Araújo' is used as a proper noun to represent a family name or surname in Portuguese.
O Sr. Araújo é um escritor muito famoso no Brasil.
Mr. Araújo is a very famous writer in Brazil.
Here, 'Araújo' is employed as a name for a specific location, suggesting that the square is named after someone or something with that name.
Eu passei pela praça Araújo ontem à noite.
I passed through Araújo square last night.
In this example, 'Araújo' is cited as a historical term or reference, likely associated with events, places, or individuals significant to Brazilian history.