This is the 2452nd most frequent Portuguese word.
canais
"Channels"
In this sentence, 'canais' refers to different television stations or networks.
Os canais de televisão ofereceram uma programação especial ontem.
The television channels offered special programming yesterday.
Here, 'canais' refers to pathways or conduits designed for directing water.
Os engenheiros criaram canais para drenar a água da chuva.
The engineers created channels to drain rainwater.
In this example, 'canais' relates to methods or means of communication.