This is the 6546th most frequent Portuguese word.
esfera
Sphere.
Here, 'esfera' refers to a geometric shape, specifically a 3D object.
A esfera azul rolou pelo chão.
The blue sphere rolled across the floor.
In this sentence, 'esfera' metaphorically refers to a domain or specific area of influence, emphasizing its conceptual usage in social contexts.
Ele atua na esfera política do país.
He operates within the political sphere of the country.
This usage highlights 'esfera' as a metaphorical term representing a range of influence or extent of an abstract concept.