This is the 2831st most frequent Portuguese word.
arena
"Arena" in Portuguese means "sand."
Here, 'arena' refers to a venue or location designed for hosting events, commonly used in sports.
A arena estava cheia de espectadores para o evento esportivo.
The arena was full of spectators for the sporting event.
In this case, 'arena' is used in its historical context to denote the sand-covered ground in amphitheaters of ancient Rome, where events took place.
Os gladiadores lutavam na arena durante o Império Romano.
The gladiators fought in the arena during the Roman Empire.
Here, 'arena' is metaphorically applied to describe a domain or field in which interactions, such as debates, occur.