This is the 3280th most frequent Portuguese word.
emendou
"Emendou" means "amended" or "corrected."
In this sentence, 'emendou' is used to indicate that the subject made a correction or adjustment to something previously said.
Ele emendou suas desculpas ao perceber o erro.
He amended his apologies upon realizing the mistake.
Here, 'emendou' means that the subject repaired or fixed something physically, showing the application of the word to manual repair.
Ela emendou o tecido rasgado com habilidade.
She mended the torn fabric skillfully.
This usage of 'emendou' illustrates the act of correcting or recovering something in a non-physical sense, maintaining continuity.