adam

This is the 2816th most frequent Portuguese word.


adam

In Portuguese, "adam" typically refers to the biblical figure Adam, the first man according to Abrahamic religions.


In this context, 'adam' is the third-person plural conjugation of the verb 'andar', meaning 'to walk'.

Eles sempre adam no parque aos domingos.

They always walk in the park on Sundays.


Here, 'adam' again is the third-person plural conjugation of 'andar', depicting the action of moving on foot by the students.

Os alunos adam juntos pela trilha como parte do exercício.

The students walk together along the trail as part of the exercise.


In this usage, 'adam', derived from 'andar', metaphorically refers to the concept of wandering or moving in a figurative manner.

Nossos pensamentos às vezes adam em direções inesperadas.

Our thoughts sometimes wander in unexpected directions.