This is the 2016th most frequent Portuguese word.
bronze
Bronze: An alloy of copper and tin.
In this sentence, 'bronze' refers to the material, a type of metallic alloy.
O bronze é uma liga metálica composta essencialmente de cobre e estanho.
Bronze is a metal alloy primarily composed of copper and tin.
Here, 'bronze' refers to a medal awarded for third place in sporting events.
Ela conquistou o terceiro lugar e levou o bronze na competição.
She achieved third place and earned the bronze medal in the competition.
In this usage, 'bronze' indicates the material used for creating the statue.