This is the 238th most frequent Portuguese word.
houve
The Portuguese word "houve" means "there was" or "there were."
Here, "houve" expresses the state or condition that prevailed in a specific past moment, emphasizing the occurrence of the described situation.
Durante o evento, houve grande comoção entre os participantes.
During the event, there was great commotion among the participants.
The word "houve" in this sentence refers to the occurrence of an event in the past and is derived from the verb "haver".
Houve uma reunião importante pela manhã.
There was an important meeting in the morning.
In this case, "houve" indicates the existence of multiple events or situations in the past, showing the singular past form of "haver."