This is the 11260th most frequent Portuguese word.
mergulha
"Dives" (to plunge into water).
In this sentence, 'mergulha' is used to mean physically diving into the water, which is a common and literal use of the word.
Ela mergulha no lago para refrescar-se.
She dives into the lake to refresh herself.
Here, 'mergulha' metaphorically signifies delving deeply into topics, emphasizing thorough exploration.
A pesquisa mergulha em questões complexas.
The research delves into complex issues.
In this case, 'mergulha' metaphorically illustrates becoming deeply engrossed in one’s thoughts or mental state.