This is the 1371st most frequent Portuguese word.
maconha
"Maconha" is the Portuguese word for "marijuana," referring to the cannabis plant or its substance used as a drug.
In this sentence, 'maconha' refers to the plant itself, highlighting its botanical origins.
A maconha é uma planta originada da Cannabis sativa.
Marijuana is a plant derived from Cannabis sativa.
Here, 'maconha' denotes its use in a medicinal context, referring to medical applications of the substance.
Uso de maconha para fins medicinais tem sido explorado.
The use of marijuana for medicinal purposes has been explored.
In this case, 'maconha' is used in a legal investigation context, referring to the substance as contraband.