This is the 6510th most frequent Portuguese word.
embalou
"Embalou" means "rocked" or "packed," depending on context.
Here 'embalou' is used in the context of gently rocking or cradling someone to sleep.
A mãe embalou o bebê para que ele dormisse.
The mother cradled the baby so he could sleep.
In this sentence, 'embalou' means to provide a rhythm or mood that encourages dancing.
Durante a festa, a música embalou os dançarinos.
During the party, the music energized the dancers.
In this instance, 'embalou' is used metaphorically to signify gaining energy or confidence to continue successfully with actions.