This is the 7846th most frequent Portuguese word.
raia
"Raia" in Portuguese means "ray" (a type of fish), "stripe," or "boundary/limit."
Here, 'raia' is used to describe a streak or ray in the sky, often referring to light.
A raia vermelha no céu marcava o início do amanhecer.
The red streak in the sky marked the beginning of dawn.
In this sentence, 'raia' refers to a type of sea creature, the stingray.
A raia nadava elegantemente na água cristalina.
The stingray was swimming elegantly in the clear water.
In this sentence, 'raia' refers to lanes or divisions in a swimming pool for organizing activities.