This is the 3053rd most frequent Portuguese word.
aliada
"Aliada" means "ally" (female) in English.
Here, 'aliada' (an ally) is used metaphorically to describe technology helping or supporting the process of educational development.
A tecnologia é uma aliada no desenvolvimento educacional.
Technology is an ally in educational development.
In this sentence, 'aliada' refers to a person who assists or supports a cause, exemplifying the word in a social or political context.
Ela se tornou nossa aliada na luta por direitos iguais.
She has become our ally in the fight for equal rights.
Here, 'aliada' is used as an adjective to describe a strategy that accompanies or supports success.