This is the 6445th most frequent Portuguese word.
dourada
"Golden" or "gilt" (feminine form).
In this context, "dourada" is used as an adjective to describe the golden light, indicating the color and quality.
A praia estava iluminada pela luz dourada do pôr do sol.
The beach was illuminated by the golden light of the sunset.
Here, "dourada" is an adjective describing the jewel, indicating its golden appearance or color.
Ela escolheu uma joia dourada para combinar com seu vestido.
She chose a golden jewel to match her dress.
In this case, "dourada" is a noun referring to a type of fish, specifically the gilt-head bream.