This is the 11261st most frequent Portuguese word.
mergulharam
"Mergulharam" means "they dove" or "they plunged."
Here, "mergulharam" denotes the physical action of diving into the water and is used in a literal context.
Os mergulhadores mergulharam fundo no oceano para explorar os corais.
The divers dove deep into the ocean to explore the corals.
In this sentence, "mergulharam" is used metaphorically to describe being deeply engaged in an activity, in this case, learning.
Durante as férias, as crianças mergulharam no aprendizado de novas habilidades.
During the holidays, the children immersed themselves in learning new skills.
"Mergulharam" here is used figuratively to indicate intense focus or involvement in a topic or research area.