This is the 7605th most frequent Portuguese word.
pep
In Portuguese, "pep" does not have a direct meaning; it is commonly used as a loanword from English, meaning "energy" or "enthusiasm".
Here, 'pep' is used to describe enthusiasm and energy that someone adds to a group dynamic.
Ela sempre traz um pep extra para a equipe.
She always brings extra pep to the team.
In this instance, 'pep' relates to 'pep talk', which is a motivational speech to encourage someone.
Ele precisou de um pep talk antes da apresentação.
He needed a pep talk before the presentation.
Here, 'pep' is used as a verb meaning to enhance or invigorate something with lively elements.