This is the 5088th most frequent Portuguese word.
mexer
"Mexer" means "to stir," "to move," or "to fiddle."
In this context, "mexer" means manipulating or handling something as an action or interaction.
Eu gosto de mexer no meu computador para aprender novas coisas.
I like to tinker with my computer to learn new things.
Here, "mexer" refers to the action of stirring a liquid to mix or prevent sticking.
Você pode mexer o molho na panela para que não grude?
Can you stir the sauce in the pan so it doesn't stick?
In this sentence, "mexer" implies literal movement or activity.