This is the 8363rd most frequent Portuguese word.
up
In Portuguese, "up" is an informal borrowing from English, meaning "improvement" or "increase," often used in contexts like giving a boost or upgrade.
In this sentence, 'up' is used informally in Portuguese to mean an improvement or enhancement of one's appearance.
Eu quero dar um up no meu visual.
I want to give an up to my look.
Here, 'up' is used figuratively to imply an increase or boost in effectiveness or outcomes.
Ela disse que usar as novas tecnologias pode dar um up na produtividade.
She said using new technologies can give an up to productivity.
The word 'up' here is employed to signify improvement or refining of the room's appearance.