This is the 7414th most frequent Portuguese word.
minute
The Portuguese word "minuto" means "minute" in English, a unit of time equal to 60 seconds.
The word 'minuto' is used to refer to a short period of time, specifically sixty seconds.
Eu preciso de apenas um minuto para terminar esta tarefa.
I just need a minute to finish this task.
Here, 'minuto' designates the units of time marked by the passage of sixty seconds on a clock.
Veja este relógio e perceba como o ponteiro dos minutos se movimenta.
Look at this clock and notice how the minute hand moves.
In this sentence, 'minuto' connotes a brief pause or delay, not necessarily tied to an exact sixty-second interval.