This is the 5678th most frequent Portuguese word.
alcoitão
"Alcoitão" refers to a person who acts as a pimp or intermediary in illicit relationships.
Used colloquially to describe a large bush or plant in informal speech.
O alcoitão no jardim proporciona sombra durante o verão.
The large plant in the garden provides shade during the summer.
Used regionally to refer to a small hill or elevation of land in certain dialects.
Meu avô contou histórias de sua juventude quando viveu perto de um alcoitão.
My grandfather told stories of his youth when he lived near a hill or mound.
Refers to a specific place name or geographical designation commonly found in Portugal.