This is the 6775th most frequent Portuguese word.
gouveia
"Gouveia" is a proper noun typically referring to a town in Portugal or a surname.
Here, 'couveia' is used to refer to a type of vegetable or ingredient commonly used in food preparation.
Eu gosto de couveia na salada.
I like gouge in the salad.
In this example, 'Gouveia' is a proper noun referring to a specific town known for historical significance.
A cidade de Gouveia é conhecida pela sua história.
The town of Gouveia is known for its history.
Although 'gouveia' is not directly shown, this sentence showcases how closely words in meaning can adapt. Use of 'ouve' relates to listening.