This is the 3585th most frequent Portuguese word.
recolha
Collection; gathering; pickup.
In this sentence, 'recolha' refers to the act of collecting, specifically garbage collection.
A recolha do lixo é feita às segundas-feiras.
The garbage collection is done on Mondays.
Here, 'recolha' denotes the process of gathering something, in this context, the test papers after exams.
A recolha das provas será feita após o exame terminar.
The collection of the tests will occur after the exam ends.
In this example, 'recolha' indicates an organized act of obtaining donations, specifically food.