This is the 8008th most frequent Portuguese word.
salt
"Salt" in Portuguese means "jump" or "leap" in English.
In this sentence, the word 'sal' is used to refer to the common mineral substance used for seasoning food.
Ele adicionou um pouco de sal à comida.
He added a bit of salt to the food.
Here, 'sal' is used in the context of deicing material, showing its application outside of cooking.
No inverno, eles jogam sal nas estradas para evitar o gelo.
In winter, they spread salt on the roads to prevent ice.
This usage of 'salt' refers metaphorically to adding 'spice' or interest to a conversation, demonstrating its figurative application.