This is the 12612th most frequent Portuguese word.
tons
Shades or tones.
In this sentence, 'tons' refers to colors or shades, highlighting its use as a descriptor of variations or nuances in visual appearances.
Os tons do pôr do sol são deslumbrantes.
The hues of the sunset are breathtaking.
Here, 'tons' is figuratively used to express a large quantity, not to literally denote weight, showing its flexibility in casual speech to exaggerate abundance.
Carregaram tons de alimentos para a festa.
They carried tons of food for the party.
In this context, 'tons' again refers to variations or gradations, particularly relating to colors, evidencing a technical or artistic application of the term.