iris

This is the 6987th most frequent Portuguese word.


iris

"Iris" in Portuguese refers to the colored part of the eye surrounding the pupil or a type of flower.


In this sentence, the word "íris" refers to the colored part of the eye.

A íris dos olhos dela é de um azul intenso.

Her iris is of an intense blue.


Here, "íris" pertains to the flower, emphasizing its species.

O campo estava cheio de íris de várias cores.

The field was filled with irises of various colors.


In this usage, "íris" is part of the compound "arco-íris" meaning rainbow, illustrating its metaphorical application.

No arco-íris, cada cor representa um comprimento de onda distinto.

In the rainbow, each color represents a distinct wavelength.