This is the 795th most frequent Portuguese word.
gerar
To generate or to produce.
'gerar' is used synonymously with 'to produce' or 'to create a result', referring to the creation or production of something positive or transformative.
Este projeto pode gerar muitos empregos novos.
This project can generate many new jobs.
'gerar' is used to signify 'to cause' or 'to bring about', indicating the initiation of an event or situation.
O acidente gerou uma longa discussão sobre segurança.
The accident generated a long discussion about safety.
'gerar' is employed in the context of generating or producing energy or power, akin to the technical or mechanical generation process.