This is the 8774th most frequent Portuguese word.
andebol
Handball: a team sport where players use their hands to pass and throw a ball to score in the opposing team’s goal.
In this sentence, 'andebol' is used as the object of the preference, referring to the sport 'handball'.
Eu gosto de acompanhar jogos de andebol.
I like to follow handball games.
Here, 'andebol' refers to the activity of engaging in the sport, emphasizing personal experience.
Ontem participei de um treino de andebol pela primeira vez.
Yesterday I participated in a handball practice for the first time.
In this context, 'andebol' is used to specify the type of championship, associating it with the sport of handball.