This is the 4737th most frequent Portuguese word.
empresta
"Empresta" means "lends" or "borrows" in English, depending on context.
Here, 'empresta' is used in the second person singular form to politely ask someone to lend an item in a direct question.
Você me empresta seu livro para eu ler?
Can you lend me your book to read?
In this sentence, 'empresta' metaphorically means 'provides,' illustrating the figurative action of lending support or help.
Ela sempre empresta sua ajuda a quem necessita.
She always provides her help to those in need.
Here, 'empresta' refers to the formal action of loaning money by an institution under agreed terms and conditions.