This is the 5974th most frequent Portuguese word.
brás
"Brás" is a proper noun, often used as a name in Portuguese, with no specific meaning beyond its use as a personal or place name.
In this sentence, 'Brás' is a proper noun referring to a specific location, which is a neighborhood.
Brás é um bairro famoso da cidade de São Paulo.
Brás is a famous neighborhood in the city of São Paulo.
Here, 'Brás' again refers to the neighborhood, but the context is transportation, emphasizing a destination.
O trem para Brás parte em cinco minutos.
The train to Brás departs in five minutes.
In this example, 'Brás' is used as a personal name, showcasing its usage as a first name.