This is the 8466th most frequent Portuguese word.
wall
The Portuguese word for "wall" is **parede**, meaning a vertical structure that divides or encloses spaces.
Here, 'parede' refers to a physical wall within a building.
Eu pintei a parede da minha sala ontem.
I painted the wall of my living room yesterday.
In this sentence, 'parede' once again refers to the vertical structure within a room utilized for placing items such as pictures.
Ele colocou diversos quadros na parede do quarto.
He hung several pictures on the wall of the room.
In this instance, 'muro' refers to an outdoor wall utilized as a boundary.