This is the 6615th most frequent Portuguese word.
fato
"Fato" in Portuguese means "fact" or "suit."
In this sentence, 'fato' refers to an occurrence or event.
O fato aconteceu ontem à tarde.
The fact happened yesterday afternoon.
Here, 'fato' signifies attire, specifically a suit.
Ele vestiu um fato para a reunião.
He wore a suit for the meeting.
In this instance, 'fato' denotes a truth or reality.