This is the 9919th most frequent Portuguese word.
despedi
"Despedi" means "I said goodbye" or "I dismissed" in English, depending on context.
Here, 'despedi' refers to the act of saying goodbye in a reflexive form, indicating the speaker's action toward themselves in relation to leaving.
Eu me despedi dos meus amigos antes de partir.
I said goodbye to my friends before leaving.
In this case, 'despediu' signifies the act of dismissing someone from a position or job.
Ela despediu o funcionário por causa de sua conduta.
She dismissed the employee because of his behavior.
Here, 'despedimos' is a reflexive verb used to indicate mutual farewells among the group involved.