This is the 4251st most frequent Portuguese word.
abordaram
"Abordaram" means "they approached" or "they addressed."
Here, 'abordaram' means 'addressed' in the context of discussing or dealing with a topic.
Os participantes do evento abordaram questões importantes durante o debate.
The event participants addressed important issues during the debate.
In this sentence, 'abordaram' is used as 'approached' indicating physical movement towards an object.
Eles abordaram o carro suspeito rapidamente.
They approached the suspicious car quickly.
Here, 'abordaram' signifies 'tackled' or 'handled,' describing dealing with a topic comprehensively.