This is the 3421st most frequent Portuguese word.
junta
"Junta" in Portuguese can mean a committee, board, or assembly, and may also refer to a mechanical joint or seal.
In this sentence, 'junta' refers to a mechanical gasket used to seal connections in an engine.
Ele precisou substituir a junta do motor do carro.
He needed to replace the gasket of the car's engine.
Here, 'junta' appears in the reflexive verb form 'se junta,' meaning 'to join or to gather together.'
A equipe se junta todos os dias para planejar o trabalho.
The team joins together every day to plan the work.
In this context, 'junta' refers to a committee or board, usually formed by a group of professionals.