This is the 8929th most frequent Portuguese word.
assento
"Assento" means "seat" or "accent" in English, depending on context.
Here, 'assento' refers to a physical piece of furniture people sit on.
O assento do ônibus é muito confortável.
The seat of the bus is very comfortable.
In this case, 'assento' is used to indicate the designated seating location for a passenger.
Verifique se o assento no avião está reservado.
Check if the seat on the airplane is reserved.
Here, 'assento' is used metaphorically to refer to accents or diacritical marks in written text.