This is the 4436th most frequent Portuguese word.
brincou
"Brincou" means "played" or "joked."
In this sentence, 'brincou' is used to denote playful activity, specific to the context of a child engaging in recreational activity in a park.
A criança brincou no parque durante a tarde.
The child played at the park during the afternoon.
Here, 'brincou' signifies teasing or joking, depicting a humorous or playful action, emphasizing verbal or imaginative play.
Ele brincou que estava chovendo para assustar os amigos.
He joked that it was raining to scare his friends.
In this case, 'brincou' is applied to show a lighthearted comment made about a situation that could have been interpreted seriously.