This is the 4412th most frequent Portuguese word.
bancadas
"Bancadas" in English refers to "benches" or "work surfaces," and can also mean "groups" or "factions" in a political context.
In this sentence, 'bancadas' refers to the flat surfaces, usually in kitchens, where you prepare food or place items.
As bancadas da cozinha estavam muito limpas.
The kitchen counters were very clean.
Here, 'bancadas' refers to work surfaces or tables used in a laboratory or workshop setting.
Os estudantes estavam agrupados em bancadas no laboratório.
The students were grouped in workbenches in the laboratory.
In this context, 'bancadas' represents political groups or blocs within government or legislative settings.