This is the 9669th most frequent Portuguese word.
crava
"Crava" means "sets," "fixes," or "embeds," often referring to securing something firmly.
Here, 'crava' describes embedding precious stones into a structure or material.
A joia crava diamantes ao longo da sua superfície de ouro.
The jewelry sets diamonds along its gold surface.
Here, 'crava' means to firmly insert or drive an object into another surface.
Ele crava o prego na madeira com um martelo.
He drives the nail into the wood with a hammer.
In this context, 'crava' signifies marking or ensuring permanence in an abstract sense.