This is the 5880th most frequent Portuguese word.
bata
"Bata" in Portuguese means "smock," "robe," or "lab coat," often referring to a loose-fitting garment.
Here, the word 'bata' is a verb in imperative form meaning 'beat', instructing someone to perform an action, specifically whisking eggs.
Bata os ovos cuidadosamente para fazer um omelete.
Beat the eggs carefully to make an omelet.
In this sentence, 'bata' refers to a tunic, a type of loose-fitting garment.
Ela usa uma bata confortável durante o verão.
She wears a comfortable tunic during the summer.
The term 'bata' in this instance is again used as a verb in imperative form, meaning 'knock', indicating the action of knocking on the door.