This is the 12295th most frequent Portuguese word.
salsa
Parsley.
Here, 'salsa' refers to the Portuguese word for 'parsley', an herb used in cooking.
Adoro temperar minha comida com salsa fresca.
I love seasoning my food with fresh parsley.
In this context, 'salsa' refers to the music and dance genre originating from Latin America.
Ele dançou a noite toda ao som da salsa.
He danced all night to the rhythm of salsa.
Again, 'salsa' is used to denote the music style, highlighting its cultural significance.