This is the 11262nd most frequent Portuguese word.
mergulho
"Dive" or "diving."
In this sentence, 'mergulho' refers to the activity of scuba diving or underwater exploration.
Eu adoro fazer mergulho no mar durante as férias.
I love scuba diving in the sea during vacations.
Here, 'mergulho' denotes the act of diving or plunging, as an action performed by the bird.
O pássaro fez um mergulho para capturar o peixe.
The bird made a dive to catch the fish.
In this usage, 'mergulho' is metaphorical, indicating an immersive or thorough engagement with a topic.