gota

gota

Drop.

Here 'gota' refers to a small liquid drop, illustrating its literal use.

Uma gota d'água caiu da torneira.

A drop of water fell from the faucet.

In this sentence, 'gota' is used metaphorically to indicate a small quantity or amount.

Não tenho nem uma gota de energia hoje.

I don't have even a drop of energy today.

'Gota' in this phrase is part of an idiomatic expression meaning the last and decisive aggravation.

A situação chegou ao ponto de ser a gota d'água.

The situation reached the point where it was the straw that broke the camel's back.