This is the 2896th most frequent Portuguese word.
galo
Rooster.
Refers to the bird 'rooster', specifically a male chicken.
O galo canta ao amanhecer todos os dias.
The rooster crows at dawn every day.
Here, 'Galo' is used as a nickname for the Atlético Mineiro football team.
O time do Galo venceu mais uma partida emocionante.
The Galo team won another exciting match.
In this context, 'galo' refers to a swelling or lump often caused by an injury.