This is the 11299th most frequent Portuguese word.
minério
"Minério" means "ore," a natural solid material from which a metal or valuable mineral can be extracted.
Here, 'minério' refers to a natural material found in the earth that is mined for its value in industry, such as metal ores.
O minério é extraído da terra para uso industrial.
The ore is extracted from the ground for industrial use.
In this sentence, 'minério' is used in a scientific context, referring to the deposits or locations where ore is found.
Estudos geológicos ajudam a localizar depósitos de minério.
Geological studies help locate ore deposits.
This usage highlights 'minério' as a material from which rare and valuable objects can be manufactured.