This is the 446th most frequent Portuguese word.
crédito
"Crédito" in Portuguese means "credit" in English, referring to trust in one's ability to pay, a loan, or recognition/praise.
'Crédito' here denotes recognition or acknowledgment for someone's contribution or effort.
Ele merece todo o crédito pelo sucesso do projeto.
He deserves all the credit for the project's success.
In this context, 'crédito' means a loan or financial advance provided by the bank.
O banco aprovou o crédito solicitado para a compra do carro.
The bank approved the credit requested for the car purchase.
In this sentence, 'crédito' refers to the financial term signifying a bank-issued card that allows purchasing based on a credit system.