This is the 10151st most frequent Portuguese word.
encalhado
"Encalhado" means stranded, stuck, or unable to progress, often used figuratively for being single or unsold.
In this context, 'encalhado' is used to describe an object (the boat) being stuck in a physical location (on the rocks).
O barco ficou encalhado nas pedras durante a tempestade.
The boat got stranded on the rocks during the storm.
Here, 'encalhada' metaphorically describes a person feeling left behind or stuck in a social or relational context.
Ela se sente encalhada por ainda não ter conseguido um companheiro.
She feels stuck because she hasn't found a partner yet.
In this example, 'encalhados' refers to items (products) that are not being sold or moved as expected.