This is the 2722nd most frequent Portuguese word.
raiz
Root.
Here, 'raiz' refers to the underground part of a tree that anchors it and absorbs water and nutrients.
A raiz da árvore está enterrada profundamente no solo.
The root of the tree is deeply buried in the soil.
In this mathematical context, 'raiz' signifies the square root of a number, representing a key numerical solution.
Ao resolver a equação, descobri a raiz quadrada de 16.
Solving the equation, I found the square root of 16.
Here, 'raiz' metaphorically represents the fundamental origin or basis of something cultural or conceptual.