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Vocabulary Entry
sousa
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A surname of Portuguese origin.
Example Sentences
"Mr. Sousa is a well-known artist."
"The Sousa family has a rich history."
"Sousa is a common last name in Brazil."
V
verb
To sousa (archaic) means to underlie or support.
Example Sentences
"The foundation sousas the entire structure."
"He sousas his friends with encouragement."
"The program sousas the new initiative with funding."
A
adjective
Related to or characteristic of Sousa, often referring to musical styles reminiscent of John Philip Sousa.
Example Sentences
"The band played a sousa march at the parade."
"Her sousa-style composition won the competition."
"They enjoyed a sousa-like rhythm throughout the concert."