This is the 5978th most frequent Portuguese word.
bullet
The Portuguese word "bullet" translates to "projétil" or "bala" in English, referring to ammunition fired from a gun.
In this sentence, 'bala' refers to an ammunition round, specifically a bullet used in firearms.
Ele encontrou uma bala no chão.
He found a bullet on the ground.
Here, 'bala' is used to refer to candies, often small, sweet confections.
Comprei um pacote de balas no mercado.
I bought a pack of candies at the market.
In this sentence, 'balas' represents bullet points, which are a way to format information as concise items in a list.