pia

This is the 4094th most frequent Portuguese word.


pia

Sink.


Here, 'pia' refers to the kitchen sink, a standard meaning in Portuguese.

Eu lavei as mãos na pia da cozinha.

I washed my hands in the kitchen sink.


In this sentence, 'pia' is used to describe the sink located in the bathroom, showing it can refer to sinks in various contexts.

A pia do banheiro é menor que a da cozinha.

The bathroom sink is smaller than the kitchen sink.


This usage indicates 'pia' can represent a sink in an outdoor installation, demonstrating its versatility in different environments.

Comprei uma pia nova para instalar no jardim.

I bought a new sink to install in the garden.