This is the 11619th most frequent Portuguese word.
peneira
"Sieve" or "strainer."
Physical kitchen tool used for sifting or filtering.
Eu comprei uma peneira nova para cozinhar.
I bought a new sieve for cooking.
Tool function in separating objects based on size.
Ele usa peneira para separar os grãos menores.
He uses a sieve to separate the smaller grains.
Metaphorical use to indicate a filtering process or selection.