This is the 8136th most frequent Portuguese word.
souto
A "souto" is a chestnut grove or forest.
The word 'souto' here represents a grove, specifically a chestnut tree grove, commonly used in rural descriptions.
Ele caminhava pelo souto, admirando a beleza das castanheiras.
He walked through the grove, admiring the beauty of the chestnut trees.
In this sentence, 'souto' is used to denote a specific type of grove located near a residence, implying a peaceful environment.
O souto perto da minha casa é grande e tranquilo.
The chestnut grove near my house is big and quiet.
Here, 'souto' refers to a chestnut orchard used for agricultural purposes, emphasizing production and utility.