This is the 8127th most frequent Portuguese word.
soma
Sum.
The word 'soma' is used in its direct mathematical meaning, denoting the result of an addition operation.
A soma das duas parcelas é igual a cinco.
The sum of the two parts is equal to five.
In this sentence, 'soma' is metaphorically used to signify the aggregate result or synthesis of various opinions brought together.
Na soma das opiniões, percebemos diferentes pontos de vista.
In the aggregation of opinions, we perceive different viewpoints.
Here, 'soma' refers to the collective result obtained by combining or adding the individual efforts of multiple entities.