This is the 8812th most frequent Portuguese word.
apanham
"Apanham" means "they catch" or "they pick up" in English.
Here, 'apanham' signifies the act of catching or taking transportation, indicating a routine action.
Eles apanham o ônibus todos os dias para ir à escola.
They catch the bus every day to go to school.
Here, 'apanham' is used metaphorically meaning to understand or grasp abstract concepts or lessons.
As crianças apanham lições valiosas observando os adultos.
The children learn valuable lessons by observing adults.
In this sentence, 'apanham' is used to describe the act of collecting or gathering items physically.