This is the 8388th most frequent Portuguese word.
valesca
"Valesca" is not a standard Portuguese word; it is typically used as a personal name.
Here, 'Valesca' is used as a proper noun, indicating the name of a person.
Valesca foi ao mercado hoje cedo.
Valesca went to the market early today.
In this sentence, 'Valesca' again refers to the name of a person, specifically in a context of expressing an opinion about her abilities.
Acho que Valesca tem um talento especial para pintura.
I think Valesca has a special talent for painting.
'Valesca' is used here as a vocative to directly address the person in the conversation.