This is the 9759th most frequent Portuguese word.
decorar
To memorize or to decorate.
In this sentence, 'decorar' means 'to decorate,' referring to the act of arranging or beautifying a space for an occasion or season.
Ela gosta de decorar a casa para o Natal.
She likes to decorate the house for Christmas.
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.