This is the 11040th most frequent Portuguese word.
juntinhos
"Juntinhos" means "very close together" in English.
In this sentence, 'juntinhos' is used to describe the physical closeness of the two people sitting together on the bench.
Eles estavam sentados juntinhos no banco.
They were sitting closely together on the bench.
Here, 'juntinhos' emphasizes the collective and friendly nature of the children's play.
As crianças brincavam juntinhos no parquinho.
The children played closely together in the playground.
This usage of 'juntinhos' conveys a sense of intimacy and physical closeness among the individuals.