This is the 5290th most frequent Portuguese word.
pássaro
Bird.
In this sentence, 'pássaro' is used to refer to a specific bird, indicating the subject performing an action.
O pássaro cantava na árvore desde o amanhecer.
The bird was singing on the tree since dawn.
Here, 'pássaro' is used to denote a type or category of animal, emphasizing its rarity.
No zoológico, vi um pássaro raro chamado tucano.
At the zoo, I saw a rare bird called a toucan.
The term 'pássaro' is metaphorically used to describe the sound resemblance to a bird's whistle.