This is the 2225th most frequent Portuguese word.
salto
Jump; leap; or a heel on a shoe.
In this sentence, 'salto' refers to a physical leap or jump.
Ela deu um salto alto no trampolim.
She made a high jump on the trampoline.
In this context, 'salto' symbolizes a figurative advancement or progress.
O projeto foi um grande salto para a empresa.
The project was a big leap for the company.
Here, 'salto' is used to describe the heel of a shoe.