This is the 1906th most frequent Portuguese word.
av
"Av" is an abbreviation for "avenida," meaning "avenue" in English.
In this sentence, 'avó' means 'grandmother', a common noun used to refer to a family member.
Minha avó sempre me contou histórias interessantes.
My grandmother always told me interesting stories.
In this sentence, 'avista' is derived from the verb 'avistar', meaning 'to observe' or 'to catch sight of', demonstrating usage in context of actions.
Ele avista o horizonte todos os dias ao pôr do sol.
He observes the horizon every day at sunset.
Here, 'AV' is an abbreviation for 'audio-visual', often used in technical or equipment contexts.