This is the 12675th most frequent Portuguese word.
trava
"Trava" means "lock," "latch," or "obstruction."
In this sentence, 'trava' refers to a door lock mechanism.
A porta está com a trava quebrada.
The door has a broken lock.
Here, 'trava' is used metaphorically to mean an obstacle or hindrance.
Ele ganhou a corrida sem nenhuma trava em seu desempenho.
He won the race without any hindrance in his performance.
In this context, 'trava' is used as a verb meaning to tighten or secure tightly.