This is the 11208th most frequent Portuguese word.
marionete
"Marionete" in Portuguese means "puppet" in English, specifically one controlled by strings.
Here, 'marionete' refers to a string puppet controlled by an operator.
Ele manipulava a marionete com habilidade.
He manipulated the puppet skillfully.
In this figurative usage, 'marionete' represents a person being controlled by others.
Ela se sentiu como uma marionete em mãos alheias.
She felt like a puppet in others' hands.
Here, 'marionete' is used to describe dolls designed for performance, distinguishable by their strings.