This is the 2334th most frequent Portuguese word.
medina
"Medina" refers to the historic city center or old quarter in some North African or Arabian cities, often characterized by narrow streets, markets, and traditional architecture.
In this sentence, 'medina' is used to refer to the old and historical part of a city, often referring to cities found in North Africa and the Iberian Peninsula.
Visitamos a medina cheia de história no centro da cidade.
We visited the historic medina at the city center.
'Medinas' here denotes specific cultural and architectural urban sectors associated with ancient Middle Eastern and North African heritage.
Na aula de história, aprendemos sobre as medinas e suas influências culturais.
In the history class, we learned about medinas and their cultural influences.
Here, 'medina' is explained etymologically as derived from Arabic, emphasizing its linguistic roots and general meaning as 'city'.