This is the 2392nd most frequent Portuguese word.
achava
"Achava" is the imperfect past tense of the verb "achar," meaning "used to think" or "used to find."
Here, 'achava' expresses a past belief or assumption about an event that would happen.
Eu achava que você viria mais cedo.
I thought you would arrive earlier.
In this sentence, 'achava' reflects a past perception or judgment about a situation.
Ele achava difícil entender aquela explicação.
He found it difficult to understand that explanation.
Here, 'achava' denotes a past opinion or expectation regarding the quality of the movie.