This is the 681st most frequent Portuguese word.
fundação
"Fundação" in Portuguese means "foundation" in English.
In this sentence, 'fundação' refers to the act of establishing or founding something, specifically the city.
A fundação da cidade ocorreu no século XVII.
The foundation of the city occurred in the 17th century.
Here, 'fundação' describes the structural base or groundwork of the building.
A fundação do prédio está danificada devido ao tempo.
The foundation of the building is damaged due to time.
In this context, 'fundação' refers to a philanthropic or charitable organization.