This is the 4100th most frequent Portuguese word.
plantão
"Plantão" in English means "on-call duty" or "shift," referring to a period when someone is available to work or respond to emergencies.
In this sentence, 'plantão' refers to a scheduled duty or shift, especially in a professional setting like a hospital.
Eu tenho um plantão no hospital esta noite.
I have a shift at the hospital tonight.
Here, 'plantão' signifies being on call or actively monitoring during a designated period of responsibility.
O policial estava de plantão quando o roubo aconteceu.
The police officer was on duty when the robbery happened.
In this case, 'plantão' indicates being in readiness or availability to address unexpected situations.