This is the 6700th most frequent Portuguese word.
gis
Chalk.
Here, 'gis' refers to chalk used for writing on surfaces like a chalkboard.
Eu usei o gis para escrever no quadro.
I used the chalk to write on the board.
In this context, 'gis' still refers to chalk, indicating the material's use for drawing or marking surfaces.
O chão estava coberto de marcas de gis após a atividade.
The floor was covered in chalk marks after the activity.
Here, 'gis' specifies the tool used by children for artistic purposes, showing its versatile application in various contexts.