This is the 827th most frequent Portuguese word.
escola
"School."
In this sentence, 'escola' refers to the place of education where students attend classes.
Eu caminho para a escola todos os dias.
I walk to school every day.
In this context, 'escola' signifies a school of thought or philosophy, demonstrating a metaphorical use.
Preciso decidir qual escola de pensamento seguir.
I need to decide which school of thought to follow.
Here, 'escola' is used to represent a group or collective that practices and performs samba, showing a cultural application of the word.