This is the 4444th most frequent Portuguese word.
calcula
"Calcula" means "calculates" in English.
The word 'calcula' is used here in a factual context to describe an action of determining numerical values.
Ele calcula os custos do projeto.
He calculates the project costs.
Here, 'calcula' implies thoughtful planning or consideration of factors before acting.
Você sempre calcula antes de tomar uma decisão.
You always calculate before making a decision.
In this case, 'calcula' is used in an interrogative form to question the assessment of potential outcomes or risks.