This is the 3512th most frequent Portuguese word.
penas
"Penas" in Portuguese means "feathers" or "sorrows," depending on context.
In this sentence, 'penas' refers to 'feathers', which are the covering found on birds.
O pássaro tem penas coloridas.
The bird has colorful feathers.
Here, 'apenas' is used to mean 'only', indicating limitation in quantity.
Eu tenho apenas dez reais comigo.
I only have ten reais with me.
In this context, 'penas' refers to 'penalties', which are consequences or punishments set by the law.