This is the 11924th most frequent Portuguese word.
puxou
"Puxou" means "pulled" in English.
In this sentence, 'puxou' refers to the action of pulling or drawing an object towards oneself.
Ele puxou a porta para abrir.
He pulled the door to open it.
Here, 'puxou' metaphorically means 'takes after,' indicating inherited traits or resemblance.
Ela puxou ao pai na habilidade com números.
She takes after her father in skills with numbers.
In this usage, 'puxou' signifies the act of bringing forward or introducing something into a discussion.