This is the 459th most frequent Portuguese word.
moraes
"Moraes" is a Portuguese surname.
Here, 'Moraes' is used as a proper noun, specifically as a surname.
Moraes é um sobrenome comum no Brasil.
Moraes is a common surname in Brazil.
In this sentence, 'Moraes' functions as a possessive proper noun, indicating ownership of the house by Mr. Moraes.
A casa do senhor Moraes é muito bonita.
Mr. Moraes' house is very beautiful.
Here, 'Moraes' is used as a substitution for the person’s full name, functioning as an identifying label for an individual.