This is the 3792nd most frequent Portuguese word.
bárbaro
"Awesome" or "cool" (slang); "barbaric" or "savage" (literal).
In this sentence, 'bárbaro' refers to a 'barbarian,' a historically common term used to describe a warrior from certain cultures perceived as uncivilized.
O guerreiro bárbaro lutou com coragem.
The barbarian warrior fought with bravery.
Here, 'bárbara' is used colloquially to express that something is great, fantastic, or admirable.
Essa ideia é bárbara!
This idea is awesome!
In this example, 'bárbaro' describes something that is impressive or worthy of respect due to its positive qualities.