This is the 10758th most frequent Portuguese word.
hospedeiro
Host; carrier (biology).
In this sentence, 'hospedeiro' refers to a person hosting an event or occasion.
O hospedeiro saudou os convidados com um sorriso.
The host greeted the guests with a smile.
Here, 'hospedeiro' describes an organism that carries or harbors another organism, especially pathogens.
O mosquito é um hospedeiro de várias doenças.
The mosquito is a host of various diseases.
In this context, 'hospedeiro' signifies an organism hosting other organisms, like parasites.