This is the 1653rd most frequent Portuguese word.
ramos
"Ramos" means "branches" in English.
Here, 'ramos' symbolizes subdivisions or extensions within an organizational structure, again using a figurative sense of the word 'branches'.
Os ramos da empresa expandiram internacionalmente.
The branches of the company expanded internationally.
Here, 'ramos' is used to refer to physical branches of a tree, conveying a natural, tangible usage.
Os ramos da árvore balançavam com o vento.
The branches of the tree were swaying with the wind.
In this sentence, 'ramos' represents different fields or divisions within the subject of science, which is a metaphorical usage of the word.