This is the 5475th most frequent Portuguese word.
tenente
"Tenente" in Portuguese means "lieutenant" in English, a military rank.
Here, 'tenente' is used as a military rank, referring to a position in the armed forces similar to a lieutenant.
O tenente liderou a tropa com coragem.
The lieutenant led the troop with bravery.
The term 'tenente' here signifies someone who has achieved the rank of lieutenant in the armed forces.
Ele se tornou tenente depois de anos de serviço.
He became a lieutenant after years of service.
In this sentence, 'tenente' is part of a title, representing a character or symbolic role in the context of the play.