This is the 4491st most frequent Portuguese word.
cimento
Cimento: Cement.
Here, "cimento" refers to the construction material used in building structures.
O pedreiro utilizou cimento para construir a parede.
The mason used cement to build the wall.
In this sentence, "cimento" is used metaphorically to signify something that binds or strengthens relationships.
Ela acredita que amizade é o cimento de todas as relações.
She believes that friendship is the cement of all relationships.
Again, "cimento" refers to the physical material used in construction, emphasizing its storage and handling.