This is the 4367th most frequent Portuguese word.
armação
Framework or structure.
In this sentence, 'armação' is used to describe the physical frame or structure of an object, specifically the glasses.
A armação dos óculos está quebrada.
The frame of the glasses is broken.
Here, 'armação' refers to a scheme or plan devised to trick or deceive.
Tudo aquilo era uma armação para enganar o público.
All that was a setup to deceive the audience.
In this sentence, 'armação' denotes the structural framework of the tent, indicating its physical capacity or shape.