This is the 5677th most frequent Portuguese word.
alcantara
"Alcântara" refers to a type of synthetic suede fabric or a place name in Portuguese.
In this sentence, 'alcântara' refers to a type of synthetic textile material commonly used in upholstery.
Eu comprei um sofá revestido de alcântara para a sala.
I bought a sofa upholstered in alcantara for the living room.
Here, 'Alcântara' is a proper noun representing the name of a city in Brazil.
A cidade de Alcântara tem uma rica história colonial.
The city of Alcântara has a rich colonial history.
In this usage, 'alcântara' again denotes the textile material, emphasizing its application in automotive interiors.