This is the 2912th most frequent Portuguese word.
itaipu
"Itaipu" means "singing stone" or "sounding stone" in Tupi-Guarani.
In this sentence, 'Itaipu' is used specifically for the hydroelectric power plant that is internationally renowned located in Brazil on the border with Paraguay.
Eu visitei a usina de Itaipu na última semana.
I visited the Itaipu dam last week.
Here, 'Itaipu' refers to the reservoir associated with the dam, emphasizing the geographical and functional aspect of the name.
O reservatório de Itaipu é impressionante pela sua dimensão.
The reservoir of Itaipu is impressive for its size.
In this context, 'Itaipu' signifies the collaboration and agreement involving the hydroelectric facility between two nations, underlining its political and collaborative importance.