This is the 3530th most frequent Portuguese word.
polo
"Polo" in Portuguese means "pole," "hub," or "center," depending on context.
In this sentence, 'polo' is used to refer to a type of casual shirt commonly known as 'polo shirt'.
Eu comprei uma camisa polo na loja.
I bought a polo shirt at the store.
Here, 'polo' refers to a geographic polar region, specifically the North Pole.
O polo norte é muito frio durante o inverno.
The North Pole is very cold during winter.
In this context, 'polo' signifies a sport, and specifically 'water polo'.