This is the 1052nd most frequent Portuguese word.
partido
"Partido" in English means "party" (as in a political organization) or "match/game" depending on the context.
Here, 'partido' refers to an organized group with shared political goals.
O partido político começou uma nova campanha.
The political party started a new campaign.
In this case, 'partido' is used as an adjective meaning 'split' or 'broken'.
A bola ficou partida depois do impacto.
The ball ended up split after the impact.
Here, 'partido' refers to a choice or stance within a division, similar to siding or aligning with one group.