This is the 1350th most frequent Portuguese word.
facto
"Facto" means "fact" in English.
Here, 'facto' is used to represent a true statement or undeniable reality.
É um facto que o sol nasce no leste.
It is a fact that the sun rises in the east.
'Facto' here refers to a specific situation or aspect perceived as a factual circumstance.
O facto de ele nunca chegar a horas é frustrante.
The fact that he never arrives on time is frustrating.
In this case, 'facto' is used to denote an established truth or proven assertion.