Soares

[ swahr-uhsh; Portuguese swah-ruhsh ]

/ ˈswɑr əʃ; Portuguese ˈswɑ rəʃ /

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noun

Mário,

[mah-ryoo], /ˈmɑ ryʊ/, 1924–2017, Portuguese statesman: prime minister 1976–78, 1983–85; president 1986–96.

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How to use Soares in a sentence

Soares is more cautious when talking about a possible increase of sex work because of the crisis.
In Shadow of Economic Crisis, Portugal Sees Increase in Sex Trade|Cíntia Taylor|October 19, 2012|DAILY BEAST
But Soares warns that in economic downturns, women are more likely to submit themselves to risky business.
In Shadow of Economic Crisis, Portugal Sees Increase in Sex Trade|Cíntia Taylor|October 19, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Soares has this conception in mind when he gives the following definition of education.
The Journal of Negro History, Volume 5, 1920|Various
Lopo Soares declined to recognise the new authority, and its first tenant was sent back to Portugal.
Rulers of India: Albuquerque|Henry Morse Stephens

British Dictionary definitions for Soares

Soares

/ (Portuguese ˈswarɪʃ) /

noun

Mário (ˈmərju). born 1924, Portuguese statesman; prime minister of Portugal (1976–77; 1978–80; 1983–86); president of Portugal (1986–96)

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