Amado

[ uh-mah-doh; Portuguese ah-mah-doo ]

noun

1. Jor·ge [zhawr, -zh, uh], 1912–2001, Brazilian novelist.

Example Sentences

Medellin lead prosecutor Yiri Milena Amado Sanchez said most of the recent killings followed similar scripts: A tourist contacts a local woman through social media or a dating app.

From Seattle Times

A frequent visitor to public libraries, I discovered the books of Jorge Amado.

From New York Times

I already knew something of Amado, not from reading him but because he was an omnipresent figure in the cultural life of Salvador.

From New York Times

Stepping into the world of his novels began a great love affair, for two reasons: I experienced the power of writing in the hands of a capable narrator — one who captivates us and brings us to the heart of the story — and, later, I recognized myself as one of Amado’s protagonists, for his books are inhabited by the people of my community.

From New York Times

Assisted by Catarina Amado with a cross.

From BBC