This is the 7361st most frequent Portuguese word.
maui
"Maui" does not have a specific meaning in Portuguese; it is typically a proper noun, such as the name of a Hawaiian island or the demigod in Polynesian mythology.
In this sentence, 'Maui' is used as a proper noun referring to the Hawaiian island.
Eu assisti um documentário interessante sobre o Maui no Havaí.
I watched an interesting documentary about Maui in Hawaii.
Here, 'Maui' is used as a term or concept within a cultural context.
O termo 'Maui' é usado para descrever um conceito na cultura local.
The term 'Maui' is used to describe a concept in local culture.
In this context, 'Maui' refers to the mythical figure known in Polynesian mythology.