This is the 6206th most frequent Portuguese word.
cometa
"Cometa" in Portuguese means "comet" in English, referring to a celestial body made of ice, dust, and gas that orbits the sun.
In this sentence, 'cometa' refers to the celestial object that orbits the sun and appears periodically, showcasing its astronomical context.
O cometa Halley é um dos mais famosos.
Halley's comet is one of the most famous.
The usage of 'cometa' here is in the verb form 'cometer', adapted to the subjunctive mood to indicate committing or making mistakes. It reflects an action rather than a noun.
Ele cometa erros frequentemente ao preencher formularios.
He often commits mistakes when filling out forms.
Here 'cometa' is used metaphorically or colloquially to refer to 'kite', showing an alternative or less formal usage connected to the shape of the comet-like object.