This is the 428th most frequent Portuguese word.
conhecido
Known; familiar.
In this sentence, "conhecido" is used as an adjective, meaning "known/familiar".
Ele é um cantor conhecido neste país.
He is a known singer in this country.
Here, "conhecido" also functions as an adjective, describing the place's reputation or recognition.
Este lugar é conhecido pelas suas belas vistas.
This place is known for its beautiful views.
In this case, "conhecido" is used as a past participle verb, indicating the event becoming known to the audience.