This is the 10282nd most frequent Portuguese word.
espalhado
Scattered or spread out.
The word 'espalhado' is used here to describe the state of disorder or being spread out.
Os brinquedos estavam espalhados pelo chão.
The toys were scattered across the floor.
In this sentence, 'espalhado' refers to the dissemination or propagation of information.
Ele contou que o boato foi espalhado rapidamente.
He mentioned that the rumor was spread rapidly.
Here, 'espalhado' is used to indicate the dispersal or diffusion of a substance, in this case, a scent.