This is the 1330th most frequent Portuguese word.
dança
Dance.
Here, 'dança' is used as a noun referring to a type of artistic movement or performance.
A dança contemporânea é uma forma de arte expressiva.
Contemporary dance is a form of expressive art.
Here, 'dança' is used in its verb form 'dançam' indicating the action of dancing performed by 'Eles'.
Eles dançam alegremente na festa.
They dance joyfully at the party.
In this sentence, 'dança' is used as a noun describing the concept of dancing as an activity.