This is the 7722nd most frequent Portuguese word.
poatan
"Poatan" is a word of Tupi origin meaning "strong" or "firm" in Portuguese.
Here, "poatan" is employed to indicate a material or layer involved in the artistic craft, demonstrating a usage related to materials.
Ele utiliza um tipo especial de poatan para criar as esculturas.
He uses a special type of surface material to create the sculptures.
In this sentence, "poatan" is used to refer to the surface of an object, specifically the table's top surface, highlighting its condition.
O poatan da mesa parecia um pouco sujo.
The tabletop seemed a bit dirty.
In this example, "poatan" describes a natural cover or layer formed by fallen leaves on the ground, emphasizing an environmental context.