This is the 2968th most frequent Portuguese word.
pontes
"Pontes" in English means "bridges."
Here, 'pontes' refers to physical structures that span across a river to allow people or vehicles to cross.
Construíram novas pontes sobre o rio.
They built new bridges over the river.
In this context, 'pontes' is used metaphorically to imply establishing connections or understanding between groups.
Devemos construir pontes entre diferentes culturas.
We must build bridges between different cultures.
Here, 'pontes' refers to existing architectural and cultural structures that are valued for their historical significance.