This is the 7746th most frequent Portuguese word.
powerball
"Powerball" is not a Portuguese word; it refers to a lottery game, typically in the U.S.
In this context, 'Powerball' refers to the name of a specific lottery.
Ontem à noite, assisti ao sorteio do Powerball na televisão.
Last night, I watched the Powerball lottery draw on television.
Here, 'Powerball' is used as the activity of participating in the lottery system.
Ele disse que jogaria no Powerball na próxima semana.
He said he would play the Powerball lottery next week.
In this sentence, 'Powerball' indicates the lottery system or game where significant prizes can be won.