This is the 10754th most frequent Portuguese word.
hortelã
Mint.
The word 'hortelã' refers here to the mint plant used as an ingredient in the beverage.
Eu coloquei hortelã no suco para dar um sabor fresco.
I added mint to the juice to give it a fresh flavor.
In this sentence, 'hortelã' is depicted as a plant with recognized health benefits.
A hortelã tem propriedades medicinais e é usada em chás.
Mint has medicinal properties and is used in teas.
Here, 'hortelã' represents a plant cultivated in a garden.