This is the 4059th most frequent Portuguese word.
oca
"Oca" is a traditional indigenous hut or dwelling.
Here, 'oca' is used to refer to a traditional dwelling, typically associated with native groups.
Os indígenas moravam em ocas feitas de madeira.
Indigenous people lived in huts made of wood.
In this sentence, 'oca' metaphorically describes an empty or hollow state, referring to the concept of home.
Minha ideia de casa é bastante oca, pois fico fora durante o dia todo.
My idea of home is quite hollow, as I spend the whole day outside.
Here, 'oca' describes a physical characteristic, indicating the fruit was hollow inside.