This is the 5944th most frequent Portuguese word.
bongo
A small drum typically used in pairs, played by hand.
Here, 'bongo' refers to the musical instrument composed of small, paired drums played with the fingers.
O bongo é um instrumento musical de percussão.
The bongo is a percussion musical instrument.
In this context, 'bongo' denotes a toy modeled after the percussion instrument, potentially a miniature version.
A criança brincava com um pequeno bongo de brinquedo.
The child played with a small toy bongo.
Here, 'bongo' is used to refer to an animal, specifically a species of antelope native to certain African regions.