This is the 5856th most frequent Portuguese word.
balcão
Counter; balcony.
In this sentence, 'balcão' refers to a physical counter or surface, such as in a kitchen or a shop.
Eu coloquei meu livro sobre o balcão.
I put my book on the counter.
Here, 'balcão' is used to represent the service counter in a store or restaurant.
O cliente foi até o balcão para fazer o pedido.
The customer went to the counter to place the order.
In this case, 'balcão' refers to a balcony, a part of the architecture of a building where one can step outside and enjoy an external view.