This is the 4098th most frequent Portuguese word.
pires
Saucer.
In this sentence, 'pires' refers to a saucer, a small plate typically used under a teacup to protect surfaces.
Eu coloquei o biscoito no pires junto ao chá.
I placed the biscuit on the saucer next to the tea.
Here, 'pires' is used to describe a specific saucer, identified by its color.
Você viu o pires azul na mesa?
Did you see the blue saucer on the table?
The word 'pires' in this example discusses acquiring new saucers to ensure they match the cups, indicating a set of items.