This is the 8714th most frequent Portuguese word.
alecrim
Rosemary (a fragrant herb).
'Alecrim' is used as a noun referring to the herb rosemary used in cooking.
O alecrim é uma erva muito aromática usada na culinária.
Rosemary is a very aromatic herb used in cooking.
Here, 'alecrim' is again used as a noun, referring to the plant itself being cultivated.
Na horta, plantei alecrim ao lado de outras ervas.
In the garden, I planted rosemary next to other herbs.
In this sentence, 'alecrim' serves as a noun in a descriptive context, emphasizing its aromatic property.