This is the 4437th most frequent Portuguese word.
buraco
Hole.
Refers to a physical hole, like an opening in the ground.
Há um grande buraco no chão.
There is a big hole in the ground.
Metaphoric usage indicating a difficult financial situation.
Ele caiu num buraco financeiro.
He fell into a financial hole.
Refers to holes in the roof needing repair, emphasizing functionality.