This is the 1477th most frequent Portuguese word.
açúcar
Sugar.
Here, 'açúcar' is used as a noun to refer to the substance 'sugar' often added to beverages and food.
Eu gosto de colocar açúcar no meu café.
I like to put sugar in my coffee.
In this instance, 'açúcar' is employed as part of a medical term referring to 'sugar levels' in the bloodstream.
O nível de açúcar no sangue precisa ser monitorado regularmente.
The sugar level in the blood needs to be monitored regularly.
Here, 'açúcar' is utilized in the context of a recipe, indicating a specific type of sugar (crystal sugar).