This is the 2024th most frequent Portuguese word.
chão
"Chão" means "floor" or "ground" in English.
In this sentence, 'chão' refers to the ground or surface of the park, emphasizing its physical state after the rain.
O chão do parque estava molhado após a chuva.
The ground of the park was wet after the rain.
Here, 'chão' is used to indicate the floor of a room where objects, like toys, can rest or be scattered.
Ele deixou seus brinquedos espalhados pelo chão.
He left his toys scattered on the floor.
In this usage, 'chão' signifies the Earth's surface beneath the tree, providing spatial context to how far the speaker is climbing.