This is the 8423rd most frequent Portuguese word.
viga
Beam (structural support).
Structural element used in construction providing support.
A viga sustentava todo o peso do telhado.
The beam supported all the weight of the roof.
Figurative usage relating to strength or support in a metaphorical sense.
Ele fez analogias sobre resistência usando a viga de aço como exemplo.
He made analogies about strength using the steel beam as an example.
Physical object subject to observational analysis, noting its placement in construction.