This is the 4182nd most frequent Portuguese word.
súmula
"Summary or brief statement."
In this context, 'súmula' denotes a form used in sports, particularly football, recording match details and statistics.
No futebol, a súmula contém as informações sobre o jogo e os jogadores.
In football, the summary contains information about the match and the players.
In this sentence, 'súmula' is used to refer to a legal summary or a document that synthesizes judicial rulings to guide decisions.
O juiz consultou a súmula para fundamentar sua decisão.
The judge consulted the summary to base his decision.
Here, 'súmula' signifies a synopsis or summary of discussions or topics covered in a meeting.