This is the 770th most frequent Portuguese word.
mendes
"Mendes" is a common Portuguese surname and does not have a standalone definition in English.
In this sentence, 'Mendes' is used as a surname to refer to a specific family group.
A família Mendes organizou uma celebração este fim de semana.
The Mendes family organized a celebration this weekend.
Here, 'Mendes' serves as a proper noun denoting a family name, and its usage emphasizes genealogical or cultural discussion.
O sobrenome Mendes tem origem portuguesa.
The surname Mendes has Portuguese origins.
In this context, 'Mendes' is used as the name of a person to refer to an individual in a sporting event.