This is the 9635th most frequent Portuguese word.
corda
"Rope" or "string."
Here, 'corda' refers to a physical rope used for tying objects.
Eu amarrei a corda ao redor do tronco da árvore.
I tied the rope around the tree trunk.
In this context, 'corda' describes the string of a musical instrument.
A corda do violão está solta e precisa ser apertada.
The guitar string is loose and needs to be tightened.
In this case, 'corda' refers to the tightrope used in acrobatics.