This is the 2779th most frequent Portuguese word.
topo
"Topo" means "top" or "summit" in English.
In this sentence, 'topo' refers to the highest point of a mountain, conveying the concept of a physical apex or summit.
O topo da montanha é frio e ventoso.
The top of the mountain is cold and windy.
Here, 'topo' is used metaphorically to indicate the highest rank or position in a hierarchy or sequence.
Eu estou no topo da lista de candidatos.
I am at the top of the list of candidates.
In this context, 'topo' describes the uppermost surface or part of a physical object, specifically a person's head.