This is the 12857th most frequent Portuguese word.
voada
"Voada" (noun) refers to a quick flight or swift movement through the air.
Here, 'voada' is used metaphorically to indicate a swift and abrupt action during the conversation.
Ela deu uma voada na conversa e mudou de assunto.
She made a sudden change in the conversation and switched subjects.
In this sentence, 'voada' refers to a literal quick flight, describing the movement of the bird.
A ave fez uma voada rápida ao avistar perigo.
The bird made a quick flight upon spotting danger.
In this example, 'voada' conveys an imaginative or figurative sense of flying, expressing a feeling or daydreaming state.