This is the 4208th most frequent Portuguese word.
uel
The word "uel" does not exist with meaning in Portuguese; it may be a misspelling or an abbreviation.
Here, 'Uel' serves as a proper noun, specifically as a nickname and does not carry any intrinsic meaning beyond referencing the nickname itself.
Uel é um apelido comum em algumas regiões do Brasil.
Uel is a common nickname in some regions of Brazil.
In this context, 'UEL' is an acronym standing for 'Universidade Estadual de Londrina,' referring to an actual educational institution.
A universidade UEL fica no estado do Paraná.
The UEL university is located in the state of Paraná.
Here, 'uel' mimics a vocal sound of surprise or realization within colloquial language, signifying an emotional expression.