This is the 3477th most frequent Portuguese word.
noivo
Fiancé; bridegroom.
In this sentence, "noivo" refers to the person (male) who is getting married, indicating the role of the groom in the context of a wedding.
O noivo estava muito nervoso antes do casamento.
The groom was very nervous before the wedding.
Here, "noivo" is used in the context of an engaged man, referring to someone who has agreed to marry but has not yet done so.
Ela falou com seu noivo sobre os planos para o futuro.
She talked to her fiancé about the plans for the future.
In this example, "noivo" is used to describe the transition of the relationship from friendship to engagement, emphasizing the status of being engaged.