This is the 11763rd most frequent Portuguese word.
poupá
"Poupá" is the European hoopoe, a bird species (Upupa epops).
The word 'poupá' here is used to indicate saving money or resources in a financial context.
Eu preciso poupá dinheiro para comprar uma casa.
I need to save money to buy a house.
In this sentence, 'poupá' refers to economizing or conserving time, showing efficiency.
Ele sempre tenta poupá o tempo ao realizar suas tarefas.
He always tries to save time when performing his tasks.
Here, 'poupá' is used in the sense of sparing or protecting someone from harm or undesirable situations.