This is the 9253rd most frequent Portuguese word.
carteirinha
"Carteirinha" means "little card" or "identification card" in English.
Here, 'carteirinha' refers to a student ID, a small card used to identify someone's status as a student and provide access to benefits or discounts.
Eu sempre levo minha carteirinha de estudante para obter descontos.
I always carry my student card to get discounts.
In this context, 'carteirinha' denotes a membership card, often required to grant access to specific places or facilities, indicating the person's membership or association with an organization.
Eles pediram minha carteirinha no clube antes de eu entrar.
They asked for my membership card at the club before I entered.
Here, 'carteirinha' is used to describe a health insurance card, a document that shows someone's enrollment in a health plan and is used to access medical services.