This is the 9759th most frequent Portuguese word.
decorar
To memorize or to decorate.
Here, 'decorar' means 'to memorize,' referring to the act of committing something to memory for later recollection.
Ele precisa decorar as fórmulas para o exame.
He needs to memorize the formulas for the exam.
In this instance, 'decorar' again means 'to memorize,' emphasizing the process of learning a full script or text by heart.
Com prática, é possível decorar uma peça completa.
With practice, it's possible to memorize an entire play.
In this sentence, 'decorar' means 'to decorate,' referring to the act of arranging or beautifying a space for an occasion or season.