coisa

This is the 341st most frequent Portuguese word.


coisa

"Coisa" means "thing" in English.


In this sentence, 'coisa' is used as a generic term to refer to an object whose specific name is either unknown or unimportant.

Essa coisa está quebrada.

This thing is broken.


Here, 'coisa' is utilized in a more abstract sense to refer to tasks or matters, emphasizing generality.

Eu tenho coisa para resolver hoje.

I have stuff to handle today.


In this context, 'coisa' is part of the expression 'coisa pouca,' meaning 'minor or small things,' denoting triviality.

Não se preocupe com isso, é coisa pouca.

Don't worry about it, it's a minor thing.