This is the 5481st most frequent Portuguese word.
testemunha
"Witness."
Used to represent a person who has witnessed an event and is called to testify about it.
Eu fui chamado como testemunha no tribunal.
I was called as a witness in the court.
Refers to a specific type of witness who has seen an event happen, emphasizing direct observation.
A testemunha ocular descreveu o acidente em detalhes.
The eyewitness described the accident in detail.
Used metaphorically to indicate someone who observes significant events without being directly involved.