This is the 6191st most frequent Portuguese word.
cole
"Cole" is the command form of "colar," meaning "paste" in English.
In this sentence, "cole" is the imperative form of the verb "colar," which means "to glue." It is used to instruct someone to perform the action of adhering items together.
Cole as folhas na parede usando fita adesiva.
Glue the sheets to the wall using tape.
Here, "cole" is used in a metaphorical sense derived from the verb "colar," suggesting focusing or adhering thought or attention to something significant.
Novamente, cole no que é importante e ignore o restante.
Once again, focus on what is important and ignore the rest.
In this sentence, "cole" again serves as the imperative form of "colar" and instructs the action of physically adhering responses into a notebook, assuming a compounded textual setting.