This is the 4091st most frequent Portuguese word.
petróleo
"Petróleo" in English means "crude oil," a natural fossil fuel used for energy and production.
In this sentence, 'petróleo' refers to crude oil, highlighting Brazil's economic significance in oil production.
O Brasil é um grande produtor de petróleo.
Brazil is a major producer of oil.
Here, 'petróleo' is used in the context of global market prices for crude oil.
Os preços do petróleo aumentaram significativamente este ano.
Oil prices have risen significantly this year.
In this context, 'petróleo' indicates its environmental impact when spilled into marine habitats.