sal

This is the 8002nd most frequent Portuguese word.


sal

Salt.


Here, 'sal' refers to the condiment commonly used for seasoning food.

Eu preciso comprar sal para temperar a comida.

I need to buy salt to season the food.


In this context, 'sal' is used metaphorically to refer to an essential element.

Este conceito não faz sentido; parece que falta sal na discussão.

This concept doesn't make sense; it seems there is something missing in the discussion.


Here, 'sal' refers to a specific type of salt, emphasizing its origin.

O sal marinho é extraído da evaporação da água do mar.

Sea salt is extracted from the evaporation of seawater.