This is the 8533rd most frequent Portuguese word.
abafado
"Abafado" means "stuffy" or "suffocating," often describing hot, airless conditions.
In this sentence, the word 'abafado' indicates that the air in the room feels oppressive or uncomfortable due to lack of ventilation or excess heat.
Hoje está muito abafado no quarto, precisamos abrir a janela.
Today it's very stuffy in the room, we need to open the window.
Here, 'abafado' describes a sound that lacks clarity, possibly due to being quiet or obstructed.
Ele falou algo abafado, que não consegui entender.
He said something muffled, which I couldn't understand.
In this case, 'abafado' depicts a general condition characterized by heat and humidity that creates discomfort.