This is the 1065th most frequent Portuguese word.
banda
"Band" (musical group) or "side" (direction/area).
In this sentence, 'banda' denotes the strap or band of a watch.
Ele apertou a banda do relógio para ajustá-lo ao pulso.
He tightened the watch band to adjust it to his wrist.
Here, 'banda' refers to a musical band, a group of musicians performing together.
A banda tocou uma música emocionante no concerto ontem.
The band played an emotional song at the concert yesterday.
In this context, 'banda' means 'side' or 'section,' referring to a geographic division.