This is the 12897th most frequent Portuguese word.
ópera
"Ópera" in English is "opera," a theatrical work combining singing, music, and drama.
Here, 'ópera' is part of the compound noun 'casa de ópera,' indicating the place where operas are typically performed.
A casa de ópera da cidade atrai muitos turistas.
The city's opera house attracts many tourists.
Here, 'ópera' is used as a noun referring to the form of theatrical performance featuring music, singing, and drama.
Assistimos a uma ópera no teatro municipal ontem à noite.
We watched an opera at the municipal theater last night.
In this sentence, 'ópera' still acts as a noun, representing the medium or venue in which performing arts take place, referring to the specific staged work with music.