This is the 7045th most frequent Portuguese word.
jaíba
"Jaíba" refers to a type of freshwater crab found in Brazil.
In this sentence, 'jaíba' refers to a freshwater crab, showcasing its zoological meaning.
A jaíba vagava pelo fundo do lago.
The jaíba swam along the bottom of the lake.
Here, 'jaíba' is used metaphorically to mean cleverness or cunning in actions or decisions.
Ele sempre teve uma jaíba para negociações.
He always had cunning for negotiations.
In this context, 'jaíba' again refers to the freshwater crab, emphasizing its use as a term in nature.