This is the 5168th most frequent Portuguese word.
ouvi
"Heard" (past tense of "hear").
The word 'ouvi' here is used in the past tense to indicate hearing or being informed about something.
Eu ouvi falar sobre essa notícia recente.
I heard about that recent news.
This usage reflects the act of perceiving a sound or noise with one's ears.
Ouvi um barulho estranho vindo da cozinha.
I heard a strange noise coming from the kitchen.
In this case, 'ouvi' pertains to experiencing and recognizing an auditory art form, like music.