This is the 4224th most frequent Portuguese word.
vento
Wind.
Describes the current state of the air movement referred to as 'wind'.
O vento está muito forte hoje.
The wind is very strong today.
Describes the function and influence of wind on objects, here specifically a boat's sail.
A vela do barco capturou o vento e começou a velejar.
The sail of the boat caught the wind and began to sail.
Explains how the force of the wind creates physical resistance.