This is the 1613th most frequent Portuguese word.
bárbara
"Bárbara" in Portuguese means "barbarian" or "brilliant/amazing" (colloquial).
Here, 'bárbara' is used colloquially to mean 'stunning' or 'marvelous', describing the beauty of the landscape.
A paisagem era bárbara, cheia de montanhas magníficas e cachoeiras.
The landscape was stunning, full of magnificent mountains and waterfalls.
In this context, 'bárbara' is meant to reflect an exemplary or praiseworthy characteristic, indicating a commendable behavior.
Ela mostrou uma atitude bárbara ao tratar bem todos os visitantes.
She showed a noble attitude by treating all visitors well.
Here, 'bárbara' conveys its more literal sense of 'barbaric', relating to cruelty or savagery as an exceptionable quality.