This is the 11676th most frequent Portuguese word.
piada
A joke or humorous remark.
In this sentence, 'piada' is used to mean 'joke', referring to a humorous remark or story shared to evoke laughter.
Ele contou uma piada engraçada durante o jantar.
He told a funny joke during dinner.
Here, 'piada' is utilized to indicate a 'joke', often implying a statement that is not intended to be taken seriously or is sarcastic.
Sua resposta sarcástica parecia mais uma piada do que algo sério.
His sarcastic response seemed more like a joke than something serious.
In this context, 'piada' symbolizes a 'joke' or comical situation, showing how an event can be seen humorously or mockingly.