This is the 10323rd most frequent Portuguese word.
esteira
"Esteira" means "mat" or "treadmill" in English, depending on context.
In this sentence, 'esteira' refers to a treadmill used for physical training.
Eu faço exercícios todos os dias na esteira da academia.
I exercise every day on the treadmill at the gym.
Here, 'esteira' is used to describe the conveyor belt system found at airports.
As malas foram colocadas na esteira do aeroporto para o retorno.
The suitcases were placed on the conveyor belt at the airport for the return.
In this instance, 'esteira' means a mat, often made from woven materials.