This is the 107th most frequent Portuguese word.
homem
Man.
Here, 'homem' is used in its literal form to refer to an adult male human being.
O homem caminha pela avenida.
The man walks along the avenue.
In this sentence, 'homem' refers not to a specific individual but reflects a generalized concept of a person's role.
Um homem precisa tomar decisões na vida.
A man needs to make decisions in life.
Here, 'homem' is metaphorical, indicating a person with admirable or heroic qualities.