This is the 11784th most frequent Portuguese word.
pregava
"Pregava" means "used to preach" or "was preaching" in English.
In this sentence, 'pregava' is used in the context of attaching or fixing objects, specifically posters to a wall.
Ele pregava cartazes na parede para divulgar o evento.
He was putting up posters on the wall to advertise the event.
Here, 'pregava' is used in the sense of delivering a sermon or discussing a moral lesson.
O pastor pregava sobre a importância da compaixão.
The pastor was preaching about the importance of compassion.
In this instance, 'pregava' conveys the action of formally advocating or endorsing an idea or principle.