This is the 2677th most frequent Portuguese word.
peixe
Fish.
The word 'peixe' is used in the context of food, specifically to refer to fish as a dish.
Eu gosto de comer peixe no almoço.
I like to eat fish for lunch.
Here, 'peixe' describes the animal seen swimming in its natural environment, emphasizing wildlife.
Há um peixe colorido nadando no rio.
There's a colorful fish swimming in the river.
The plural form 'peixes' is used to describe a variety of fish in an artificial habitat.