This is the 408th most frequent Portuguese word.
contas
"Contas" means "accounts" or "bills" in English.
In this sentence, 'contas' refers to utility bills or financial statements due for payment.
As contas de água e luz venceram ontem.
The water and electricity bills were due yesterday.
Here, 'contas' is used to mean mathematical calculations or arithmetic problems.
Ele gosta de fazer contas rapidamente.
He likes to do calculations quickly.
In this sentence, 'contas' pertains to accounts or obligations that need reconciliation among people.