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Afonso

American  
[uh-fawn-soo] / əˈfɔ̃ su /

noun

  1. Portuguese name of Alfonso I and Alfonso V.


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The study is part of the Thematic Project "Modulation of acquired pellicle to control dental mineral loss: unveiling mechanisms to make therapies possible," coordinated by Professor Marília Afonso Rabelo Buzalaf at FOB-USP.

From Science Daily Apr. 5, 2026

Lyon wrapped up their 11th consecutive victory in all competitions when Laval 'keeper Maxime Hautbois inadvertently turned Afonso Moreira's effort into his own net late in added time.

From Barron's Feb. 4, 2026

"Afonso and Domingos were both an integral part of our U18's team in recent years, both brothers sadly passed away in Portugal with their parents and friends in a tragic car accident," they added.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2025

Any mistake, no matter how small, Adriana catches, and with a loving voice tells Afonso to correct it.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2023

When with high feats of force against the Moor they proved of sing'ular worth in Holy War, willèd Afonso that their mighty deeds commens'urate gifts command and equal meeds.

From Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. VIII by Various

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