air

This is the 5667th most frequent Portuguese word.


air

The Portuguese word "ar" means "air" in English.


In this sentence, 'ar' refers to the ambient air in the environment, used as a noun.

O ar está fresco esta manhã.

The air is fresh this morning.


Here, 'ar' is used metaphorically to describe an impression or aura, functioning as a noun with a figurative meaning.

Ela tem um ar de mistério.

She has an air of mystery.


In this instance, 'aéreo' (derived from 'ar') appears as an adjective, implying a lack of focus or attention, showcasing a different grammatical transformation.

Durante o discurso, ele se tornou um pouco aéreo.

During the speech, he became a bit airy-minded.