This is the 1538th most frequent Portuguese word.
intensa
Intense.
The word 'intensa' is used as an adjective to describe the severity or force of the rain.
A chuva foi tão intensa que inundou as ruas.
The rain was so intense that it flooded the streets.
Here, 'intensa' describes the profundity of the emotional or physical pain experienced.
Ela sentiu uma dor intensa no coração ao receber a notícia.
She felt an intense pain in her heart upon receiving the news.
In this context, 'intensa' conveys the effortful and demanding nature of the preparation process.