This is the 9046th most frequent Portuguese word.
badalada
The sound of a bell striking or chiming.
In this sentence, 'badalada' is used to refer to the sound produced by a bell ringing.
A badalada do sino marcou o início da cerimônia.
The chime of the bell marked the beginning of the ceremony.
Here, 'badalada' is used figuratively to describe someone or something as fashionable or notable.
Ela estava vestida de forma muito badalada para a festa.
She was dressed in a very trendy manner for the party.
In this usage, 'badalada' is used to signify that something is popular or famous, often frequented or acclaimed.