This is the 7151st most frequent Portuguese word.
la
"There" (indicating a place or direction).
The word 'la' is used as a pronoun referring to 'her,' being the object of the verb 'encontrar'.
Vamos encontrá-la no parque depois do almoço.
We will meet her at the park after lunch.
Here, 'lá' is used as an adverb indicating location.
A caixa está lá ao lado da porta.
The box is there next to the door.
In this sentence, 'la' acts as a pronoun referring to 'you,' showing politeness in a formal context.