piano

This is the 11677th most frequent Portuguese word.


piano

A musical instrument with a keyboard, strings, and hammers.


Here 'piano' refers to the musical instrument 'piano', used as a noun representing the object the person interacts with.

Eu gosto de tocar piano nas tardes tranquilas.

I like to play the piano during tranquil afternoons.


In this context, 'piano' again refers to the musical instrument, emphasizing its role in the inventive process of the composition—it is a noun connected with artistic creation.

A música que ele compôs para piano é maravilhosa.

The music he composed for piano is wonderful.


In this sentence, 'piano' is used contextually as an adjective meaning 'softly' or 'in a quiet manner', showcasing the word's usage outside its primary meaning.

Ele fala de forma muito piano quando está nervoso.

He speaks very softly when he is nervous.