This is the 11959th most frequent Portuguese word.
rabos
"Tails."
In this sentence, 'rabos' refers to the tails of animals, specifically cats, indicating the physical appendage that moves.
Os rabos dos gatos moviam-se rapidamente quando estavam animados.
The cats' tails were moving quickly when they were excited.
Here, 'rabos' is used to describe tails observed, potentially referring to the tails of fish or other creatures living in the water, emphasizing an observed attribute.
As crianças disseram que viram rabos no fundo do lago.
The children said they saw tails in the bottom of the lake.
In this statement, 'rabos' metaphorically describes the visible streaks behind comets, drawing a parallel to the concept of tails in a figurative sense.