This is the 3343rd most frequent Portuguese word.
fibra
"Fibra" in English means "fiber," referring to a thread-like structure or strength and resilience.
Here, 'fibra óptica' refers to the technology made of thin strands of glass or plastic used for data transmission.
A fibra óptica transmite dados com alta velocidade.
Optical fiber transmits data at high speed.
In this sentence, 'fibra' refers to dietary fiber found in plant-based foods, important for health.
Eu sempre incluo alimentos ricos em fibra na minha dieta.
I always include foods rich in fiber in my diet.
Here, 'fibra' is used metaphorically to describe someone's determination and strength in challenging situations.