anos
1. A period of time equal to 365 or 366 days, the time it takes Earth to complete one orbit around the sun
She has been working here for five years.
Ela trabalha aqui há cinco anos.
2. A person's age, typically expressed in years of life lived
He is 30 years old.
Ele tem 30 anos de idade.
3. A very long time; an extended period
It's been years since we last saw each other.
Faz anos que não nos vemos.
4. A specific academic or school period, typically twelve months
She is in her third year of university.
Ela está no terceiro ano da universidade.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, age expressed in years is fundamental to personal identity and life milestones. Brazilians often use 'anos' casually in conversation about duration (e.g., 'faz anos' meaning 'it's been ages'), while Americans tend to use 'years' more formally in professional contexts. The concept of 'turning a certain age' in years is celebrated similarly across both cultures with birthdays.
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