This is the 3016th most frequent Portuguese word.
vôlei
Volleyball.
In this sentence, 'vôlei' is used as the object of the verb 'jogar,' indicating the activity or sport the subject engages in.
Eu jogo vôlei todas as quintas-feiras.
I play volleyball every Thursday.
Here, 'vôlei' serves as a descriptive noun specifying the type of team being talked about.
O Brasil tem uma forte equipe de vôlei.
Brazil has a strong volleyball team.
In this context, 'vôlei' describes the kind of game being watched, denoting the sport featured in the event.