This is the 3747th most frequent Portuguese word.
arana
"Aranha" in Portuguese translates to "spider" in English.
In this sentence, "aranha" refers to a spider, a type of arachnid.
A aranha teceu sua teia meticulosamente.
The spider meticulously wove its web.
Here, "aranha" still means spider, but it is used to describe an encounter with the insect.
Ele encontrou uma aranha no caminho e desviou seu trajeto.
He found a spider on the path and changed his course.
In this context, "aranha" refers to spiders in general, indicating a phobia or fear toward them.