This is the 1375th most frequent Portuguese word.
montante
The Portuguese word "montante" can mean "amount," "total," or "sum," and often refers to a quantity or financial total.
In this sentence, 'montante' refers to the overall amount or sum of money being discussed, indicating a financial context.
O montante total da dívida deve ser quitado até o fim do mês.
The total amount of the debt must be paid off by the end of the month.
Here, 'montante' is used in the context of capacity, referring to the maximum quantity contained in the reservoir.
A água no reservatório atingiu seu montante máximo.
The water in the reservoir reached its maximum level.
In this instance, 'montante' refers to a geographical feature, specifically the upstream portion of the river.