This is the 10283rd most frequent Portuguese word.
espalhou
"Espalhou" means "spread" or "scattered" in English.
In this usage, 'espalhou' refers to the action of distributing something physically across a given area.
Ela espalhou as folhas sobre a mesa.
She spread the sheets across the table.
Here, 'espalhou' conveys the dissemination or circulation of information, indicating how quickly it was shared or known.
A notícia espalhou pela cidade rapidamente.
The news spread across the city quickly.
In this context, 'espalhou' is used metaphorically to describe the act of sharing a feeling or atmosphere, influencing others.