This is the 8137th most frequent Portuguese word.
sovi
"Sovi" is not a standard word in Portuguese. It may be a typo or a regional term.
This sentence applies the verb 'sovar' metaphorically, used here in tailoring or crafting contexts to refer to preparing a material thoroughly.
Ela já sovi o tecido para tirar as imperfeições.
She already ironed the fabric to remove the imperfections.
Here, 'sovi' is the past tense form of the verb 'sovar', which means 'to knead' or 'to sift' in culinary contexts.
Eu sovi a farinha antes de começar a receita.
I sifted the flour before starting the recipe.
In this use, 'sovi' is the imperative form of 'sovar', directed to someone performing the action of kneading dough to improve its consistency.