This is the 11282nd most frequent Portuguese word.
migalhas
Crumbs.
In this sentence, 'migalhas' refers to small pieces of bread, physically representing remnants of a larger piece, typically used in daily speech to describe items or fragments left behind.
Tenho apenas algumas migalhas de pão na mesa.
I only have a few crumbs of bread on the table.
Here, 'migalhas' is used metaphorically to describe a minimal amount of money or possessions left after the loss of abundance, demonstrating the figurative application of the word.
Após toda sua fortuna, sobraram apenas migalhas.
After all of his fortune, only crumbs are left.
In this example, 'migalhas' metaphorically describes scant and inadequate amounts of consideration or attention, showcasing its usage in emotional and personal contexts.