This is the 5585th most frequent Portuguese word.
àquela
"Àquela" means "to that" or "at that" (referring to a feminine singular noun).
In this sentence, 'àquela' is used to refer specifically to 'that' situation, indicating a particular time or event in the past.
Eu me lembro claramente do dia àquela situação chegou ao ápice.
I clearly remember the day when that situation reached its peak.
Here, 'àquela' is used to signify events or conditions specifically pertaining to that time period mentioned.
A decisão tomada foi baseada nas questões àquela época.
The decision made was based on the issues at that time.
In this context, 'àquela' is referring to 'that' table, denoting a specific location identified previously or understood in the conversation.