This is the 8402nd most frequent Portuguese word.
vegetal
"Vegetal" in Portuguese means "plant" or "relating to plants."
In this sentence, 'vegetal' refers to a type of plant, highlighting its biological aspect.
A planta que vi no parque era um vegetal exótico.
The plant I saw in the park was an exotic vegetation.
Here, 'vegetais' is plural and refers to edible plants, emphasizing their culinary context.
Eu gosto de comer pratos com muitos vegetais.
I like to eat meals with many vegetables.
The word 'vegetais' in this context signifies plants collectively, pointing to ecological or scientific study.