This is the 247th most frequent Portuguese word.
centro
"Centro" in English means "center" or "downtown."
In this sentence, 'centro' refers to the central area of a city, often characterized by its concentration of commercial activities.
Fui ao centro para fazer compras.
I went downtown to shop.
Here, 'centro' indicates the middle point or area of the wheel where its parts are connected.
O centro da roda precisa ser lubrificado regularmente.
The center of the wheel needs to be lubricated regularly.
In this example, 'centro' is used metaphorically to signify the main focus or core issue of the discussion.