This is the 5019th most frequent Portuguese word.
lavada
"Lavada" means "washed" in English.
The word 'lavada' here refers to the act of 'washing thoroughly,' emphasizing cleanliness.
Ela deu uma boa lavada no chão da cozinha.
She gave the kitchen floor a good wash.
The word 'lavada' is used metaphorically to represent a 'heavy defeat' or 'overwhelming loss.'
A equipe sofreu uma lavada no jogo de ontem.
The team suffered a defeat in yesterday's match.
In this sentence, 'lavada' describes the 'natural cleaning' caused by rain, bringing an improved appearance.