This is the 1112th most frequent Portuguese word.
onda
Wave.
In this context, 'onda' is used figuratively to describe a trend or surge in interest.
Ultimamente, há uma onda de interesse por sustentabilidade.
Lately, there is a wave of interest in sustainability.
Here, 'onda' is metaphorical, expressing momentum or trend in technology adoption.
Ele surfa na onda das novas linguagens de programação.
He rides the wave of new programming languages.
Here, 'onda' refers to the physical waves of water at the beach as a noun.