This is the 6097th most frequent Portuguese word.
catan
The Portuguese word "catan" does not have a widely recognized meaning; it may refer to "Catan," a popular board game, or be a regional term. Context is needed for a precise definition.
Here, "Catan" refers to the board game in its proper noun usage.
Eu ouvi dizer que alguns amigos jogaram Catan ontem à noite.
I heard that some friends played Catan last night.
In this sentence, "Catan" is again used as a proper noun referring to the board game.
Você consegue explicar as regras do Catan para mim?
Can you explain the rules of Catan to me?
Here, "Catan" still refers to the board game, highlighting its community aspect.